Holding steady.
Popularity of Kingsly since 2007
Babies named Kingsly per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kingsly's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 26 |
Meaning & origin
Kingsly is a modern respelling of Kingsley, a name with English surname origins. It entered U.S. birth records in 2007 and saw its highest recorded usage in 2023, though it remains uncommon. The name's trajectory is stable, with no clear trend up or down, and it has not been associated with any top states. As a variant of the more traditional Kingsley, Kingsly offers a streamlined, contemporary alternative. Parents drawn to regal-adjacent names like King or Kingston may find Kingsly appealing for its softer sound and familiar ending.
Kingsly is a spelling variant of Kingsley, which originated as an English locative surname borne by someone who lived near a king's wood or clearing. The name has been in use as a given name since at least the 19th century, and the simplified spelling Kingsly emerged in the late 20th century as a modernized form. It remains relatively rare, with usage recorded in the United States since 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: King, Lee, Kinny
Sibling names for Kingsly
Names that share Kingsly's style, for a brother or sister.
