Kingsley
Every Kingsley since 1907 — 8,874 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kingsley
Kingsley is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,096 in 2025 with 196 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 8,874 American babies have been named Kingsley — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 667 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kingsley stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kingsley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,719 | 196 | #1,096 |
| 2024 | 123 | #1,670 | 229 | #983 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1,400 | 286 | #849 |
| 2022 | 202 | #1,195 | 350 | #738 |
| 2021 | 226 | #1,096 | 376 | #702 |
| 2020 | 238 | #1,051 | 429 | #628 |
| 2019 | 117 | #1,756 | 418 | #643 |
| 2018 | 103 | #1,932 | 403 | #643 |
| 2017 | 147 | #1,512 | 394 | #653 |
| 2016 | 126 | #1,700 | 473 | #584 |
| 2015 | 119 | #1,761 | 323 | #751 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,433 | 309 | #762 |
| 2013 | 49 | #3,292 | 220 | #929 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,064 | 244 | #866 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,421 | 196 | #992 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,493 | 201 | #982 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,060 | 87 | #1,760 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,506 | 69 | #2,035 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,315 | 43 | #2,787 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,335 | 39 | #2,909 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,615 | 30 | #3,354 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,323 | 17 | #4,908 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,855 | 26 | #3,492 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,687 | 40 | #2,492 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,755 | 26 | #3,371 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,711 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,626 | 27 | #2,730 |
| 1990 | — | — | 26 | #2,584 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #1,996 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,521 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #3,006 |
| 1970 | — | — | 13 | #2,687 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,123 |
| 1960 | — | — | 8 | #3,218 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,097 |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,272 |
| 1945 | — | — | 7 | #2,880 |
| 1940 | — | — | 10 | #2,406 |
| 1935 | — | — | 8 | #2,829 |
| 1930 | — | — | 8 | #3,163 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,851 |
| 1920 | — | — | 13 | #2,395 |
| 1915 | — | — | 9 | #2,731 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Kingsley
- Kingsley Amis Writer · 1922–1995
- Kingsley Madu Soccer player · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kingsley in 2025?
Kingsley ranked #1,096 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 196 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kingsley?
8,874 babies have been named Kingsley in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kingsley most popular?
Kingsley peaked in 2020, when 667 newborns received the name.
Is Kingsley a boy or girl name?
Kingsley is used for both: about 24% of babies named Kingsley have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Kingsley rising or falling?
Kingsley has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kingsley?
Well-known people named Kingsley include Kingsley Amis (writer), Kingsley Madu (soccer player).