Kingston

The name Kingston means 'king's town' or 'king's settlement', reflecting a place of importance, leadership, and centrality in a community.

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Kingston derives from the Old English words 'cyning', meaning 'king', and 'tun', meaning town or settlement. This suggests the name originally meant 'king's settlement' or 'king's town'. It has Anglo-Saxon roots, and was often used to designate important landmarks associated with royalty or leadership.

  • Popularity: 260th
  • Babies named Kingston in the US in 2023:
    Female: 7
    Male: 2511
  • Nicknames: King, KJ, Toney, Kins, Stony.
  • Full Names: Kingston Jamani, Kingston Lee, Kingston Jayden, Kingston Alexander, Kingston Louis.
  • Famous Namesakes: Kingston Rossdale - Musician's Son, Kingston Rudieska - Music Group, Jada Kingston - Singer, Kingston Shrine - Author, Kingston Might - Public Figure.
  • Gender: Traditionally a male name, but increasingly popular as a unisex name.
  • Numerology: The name Kingston is associated with the number 3, symbolizing creativity, expressiveness, sociability, and optimism. People with this name tend to be imaginative, communicative, and charismatic.

Kingston has grown in popularity, especially in English-speaking countries. While historically linked to locations in Jamaica and Britain, the name has gained traction as a given name, notably influenced by celebrities naming their children Kingston, like musician Gwen Stefani's son.

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