Kinston
Gender: Boy
Meaning: King's town, royal settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #10235 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kingston. Shares the meaning 'King's town, royal settlement.'
Similar names: kingston, kaiston, keiston, kenston, kingson, kison, kingsten, kingstin
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kinston? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Kinston, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kinston
What does the name Kinston mean?
Kinston means “King's town, royal settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Kinston?
Kinston has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “King's town, royal settlement”.
How popular is Kinston?
Kinston ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Kinston most popular?
Kinston peaked in 2019 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Kinston a boy or girl name?
Kinston is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kinstons in registered births are male.
Is the name Kinston rising or falling in popularity?
Kinston has fallen 1692 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8022 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Kinston been recorded?
Kinston appears in birth records across 21 years — from 1995 through 2025.