Declining since 2019, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Kingsten since 2007
Babies named Kingsten per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 475 |
| 2020s | 266 |
Meaning & origin
Kingsten is a modern American coinage that first appeared on the U.S. baby-name landscape in 2007. Its peak popularity came in 2018, and since 2019 it has been declining in use. The name combines the regal appeal of 'king' with the trendy suffix '-sten', a pattern seen in many contemporary names. In 2025, it ranked 3,583 with roughly 1 in every 55,099 boys receiving the name. While not among the most common, Kingsten appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet masculine-sounding name with a strong, commanding feel. Its close variant Kingston, which has Old English roots meaning 'king's town', has enjoyed broader popularity, but Kingsten offers a slightly more unique take. As of the latest data, no states showed a notable concentration of the name, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country.
Kingsten is a modern American name, likely a blend of the word 'king' and the fashionable suffix '-sten' (as seen in names like Aiden, Brayden). It may also be inspired by the surname Kingston, meaning 'king's town' in Old English, or by place names such as Kingston. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: King
Variants: Kingston
Sibling names for Kingsten
Names that share Kingsten's style, for a brother or sister.
