Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Royston
//ˈɹɔɪstən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20167 lettersStarts with R
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Royston's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Royston's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Royston |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 |
Royston through the decades
- Royston peaked in 2016, when 10 babies were named Royston in the US.
- The 1950s were Royston's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2023), use of Royston has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.