Boy nameCurrently #11,690 in the USFalling
Kinston
//ˈkɪnstən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20197 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kinston's meaning
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Kinston's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kinston |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Kinston through the decades
- Kinston peaked in 2019, when 16 babies were named Kinston in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2024), use of Kinston has risen 20% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kinston currently ranks #11,690 in the US and is cooling off.