Kingsten
About Kingsten
Kingsten is a modern masculine name that combines regal associations with contemporary spelling trends. It evolved as a variation of Kingston, which itself blends the word 'king' with the common place name element 'ton' meaning town or settlement. This spelling with 'e' instead of 'o' gives the name a slightly different visual appeal while maintaining the same powerful connotations. Kingsten projects strength and leadership through its connection to royalty. The name has gained some traction in the 21st century alongside other names with prestigious meanings, reflecting parents' desires to bestow names suggesting dignity and importance on their children. While less common than Kingston, it offers a subtle distinction.
Pronounced KING-stun.
As of October 2026, Kingsten ranked #3620 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1893 in 2018.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,956 | 39 | 20.3 |
| 2015 | #2,550 | 49 | 25.6 |
| 2016 | #2,294 | 58 | 30.6 |
| 2017 | #2,118 | 65 | 35.1 |
| 2018 | #1,893 | 79 | 43.5 |
| 2019 | #2,032 | 72 | 40.1 |
| 2020 | #2,033 | 70 | 40.6 |
| 2021 | #2,637 | 49 | 28 |
| 2022 | #2,660 | 50 | 28.6 |
| 2023 | #3,197 | 38 | 22.2 |
| 2024 | #3,927 | 28 | 16.3 |
| 2025 | #3,620 | 31 | 18.1 |