Declining since 2020, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Kingstin since 2007
Babies named Kingstin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Kingstin is a modern, highly uncommon variation of the more established Kingston. First recorded in the United States in 2007, it saw its highest usage in 2021 before declining in recent years. As of 2025, it ranked 6,803th in popularity, with only about 1 in every 142,340 newborn boys receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2020, suggesting it may remain a rare choice. Its lack of top state data indicates it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region. The spelling with an 'i' instead of the more familiar 'o' reflects a contemporary preference for unique name forms, similar to other invented spellings in the Kingston family.
Kingstin is a modern variant of Kingston, which originated as an English surname and place name. The element "king" is self-evident, while "-ston" comes from Old English "tūn" (enclosure, settlement) or "stān" (stone). The spelling with -tin reflects a contemporary preference for unique name forms. This name first appeared in U.S. records in 2007, consistent with the trend of creating distinctive spellings of established names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: King, Kings, Tin
Sibling names for Kingstin
Names that share Kingstin's style, for a brother or sister.
