Declining since 2020, #2,363 for boys today.
Popularity of Kyngston since 2007
Babies named Kyngston per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 450 |
| 2020s | 501 |
Meaning & origin
Kyngston is a modern American respelling of Kingston, following a trend of substituting 'y' for 'i' to create distinctive names. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2007, and its popularity rose quickly, peaking in 2020. Since then, its trajectory has been falling, though it remains in use. In 2025, it ranked number 2363, with about 1 in 29,450 newborns receiving the name. Top states for Kyngston include Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia, suggesting a concentration in the southern U.S. As a contemporary invented name, Kyngston lacks deep historical roots but fits alongside other -ston names like Kingston and Greyson. Parents may be drawn to its regal associations and trendy spelling.
Kyngston is a modern respelling of the English surname Kingston, which derives from Old English 'cyning' (king) and 'tūn' (town) or 'stān' (stone). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2007 and has since been used as a contemporary invented name, often influenced by the popularity of similar -ston names like Kingston and Peyton.
Where Kyngston is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: King, Kyng, Ston
Sibling names for Kyngston
Names that share Kyngston's style, for a brother or sister.
