Kingsley
5 countries#1095 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kingsley was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,874 births recorded 1907–2025 · currently #1095 · peaked in 2020 with 667 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,751 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #586 · peaked in 2019 with 181 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,673 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #291 · peaked in 2019 with 176 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
759 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #396 · peaked in 2022 with 137 births
Most common in: Guadeloupe, Guyane, Martinique, La Réunion, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
60 births recorded 2010–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 2021 with 12 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
18 births recorded 2014–2024 · peaked in 2020 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kingsley’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2881 | — |
| 2007 | #2765 | ↑116 |
| 2008 | #2028 | ↑737 |
| 2009 | #1755 | ↑273 |
| 2010 | #980 | ↑775 |
| 2011 | #991 | ↓11 |
| 2012 | #863 | ↑128 |
| 2013 | #927 | ↓64 |
| 2014 | #760 | ↑167 |
| 2015 | #749 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #584 | ↑165 |
| 2017 | #653 | ↓69 |
| 2018 | #643 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #643 | — |
| 2020 | #625 | ↑18 |
| 2021 | #702 | ↓77 |
| 2022 | #738 | ↓36 |
| 2023 | #849 | ↓111 |
| 2024 | #983 | ↓134 |
| 2025 | #1095 | ↓112 |
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley
Is Kingsley a popular name?
Yes — Kingsley currently ranks #1095 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kingsley more common for boys or girls?
Kingsley is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kingsley most popular?
Kingsley peaked in 2020 in United States, with 667 recorded births that year.
Is Kingsley rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kingsley’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1094 in 1907 to #1095 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kingsley?
At least 11,384 babies have been recorded with the name Kingsley across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kingsley popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kingsley appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kingsley?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kingsley include Simeon, Ayman, Bobby, Brendan.
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