Kingsley
Kingsley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
King's meadow or king's clearing.
Origin and history
Kingsley is an English name originally derived from a place name meaning 'king's meadow'. Historically used as a surname, it gained popularity as a masculine given name in the United States. Its usage has steadily increased in recent years, making it a trendy modern choice.
Popularity in the United States
6,709 babies in the United States have been named Kingsley since 1880. It ranks #1475 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #758.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.4 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 97 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 101 |
| 1960-1970 | 75 |
| 1970-1980 | 128 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 283 |
| 2000-2010 | 411 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,181 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,866 |
Famous people named Kingsley
- Kingsley Amis: Novelist, Poet
- Kingsley Coman: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Kingsley Ben-Adir: Actor
Nicknames
King, Lee
Fun facts
- It derives from various places in England named Kingsley, originally meaning the king's wood or meadow.
- The name has seen significant growth in modern U.S. popularity as part of the broader trend of using aristocratic surnames as given names.