Kyng
Every Kyng since 2006 — 2,367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyng
Kyng is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,684 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 2,367 American babies have been named Kyng. Its peak came in 2020, when 256 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 Kyng stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyng year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,684 |
| 2024 | 113 | #1,553 |
| 2023 | 147 | #1,304 |
| 2022 | 213 | #1,039 |
| 2021 | 256 | #899 |
| 2020 | 256 | #885 |
| 2019 | 251 | #877 |
| 2018 | 250 | #874 |
| 2017 | 216 | #962 |
| 2016 | 185 | #1,070 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,595 |
| 2014 | 85 | #1,775 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,057 |
| 2012 | 45 | #2,701 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,852 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,780 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,061 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,938 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,903 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,221 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kyng in 2025?
Kyng ranked #1,684 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyng?
2,367 babies have been named Kyng in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyng most popular?
Kyng peaked in 2020, when 256 newborns received the name.
Is Kyng a boy or girl name?
Kyng is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyng rising or falling?
Kyng is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.