Name comparison · boy names
King vs. Kingston
In 2025, Kingston leads at #204 among U.S. boys' names, with King at #405. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | King | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #405 | #204 |
| Babies in 2025 | 786 | 1,725 |
| All-time peak | #147 in 2017 | #112 in 2021 |
| Uniqueness score | 38 / 100 | 28 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Georgia (#214) | Mississippi (#48) |