Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Royal settlement
Pronunciation: KING-stuhn, /ˈkɪŋstən/, K IH NG S T AH N
Popularity Rank: #30,090
Derived from Old English 'cyningestun' meaning 'king's settlement'. It is a noble name with royal connotations.
The name Kingston is of English origin and means Royal settlement, From the King's Village or Estate King's Field, King is One of Several Titles Occasionally Used as Given Names, King's Town. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Kingston is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Malaysia, and 57 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KING-stuhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪŋstən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IH NG S T AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kingston is recorded 1,192 times globally, ranking it as the 30,090th most common name worldwide.
Kingston is most prevalent in United States of America, with 226 occurrences, making it the 9,261th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Kingston is found among 1 in every 5812 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #9,261 | 1 : 8,005 |
| South Africa | #6,906 | 1 : 12,675 |
| Malaysia | #8,035 | 1 : 15,195 |
| Nigeria | #5,471 | 1 : 9,352 |
| Hong Kong | #3,496 | 1 : 5,812 |
| Singapore | #5,336 | 1 : 10,463 |
| United Kingdom | #10,845 | 1 : 12,182 |
| France | #20,660 | 1 : 34,315 |
| Canada | #8,990 | 1 : 10,826 |
| United Arab Emirates | #19,610 | 1 : 36,857 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kingston from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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