Kingsten
Kingsten is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
King's town or royal estate.
Origin and history
Kingsten is a modern spelling variant of Kingston, which derives from an Old English place name meaning 'king's estate' or 'king's town'. In the United States, it functions as a trendy contemporary name combining traditional regal elements with the popular '-ten' suffix. While less common than Kingston, its usage has increased steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Kingsten since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1661.
States where it is most popular
- TX (27.5 %)
- OH (16.7 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- AL (11.8 %)
- GA (10.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 57 |
| 2010-2019 | 475 |
| 2020-2029 | 266 |
Nicknames
King
Fun facts
- Kingsten is a modern alternate spelling of Kingston, altered to emphasize the '-ten' ending.
- A majority of all published U.S. birth records for Kingsten have occurred within the last decade.