The name Kingston is a girl's name meaning "king's town".

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The capital of Jamaica is also a popular name for American baby boys, but child actress Kingston Foster is a notable female bearer.

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The name Kingston peaked for girls at #6788 in 2016. Kingston is also used for boys, ranking #204 in 2025.

The name Kingston is a boy's name of English origin meaning "king's town".

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Chosen for their first son by musical couple Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, this Jamaican place and elegant British surname also boasts the more regal yet user-friendly short form, King. 
<br/><br/>Kingston offers clear evidence of the starbaby effect: it arrived on the popularity list in 2006, the year little Kingston Rossdale was born, and has risen since.

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The name Kingston is currently ranked #204 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #112 in 2021. The name is most popular in Mississippi, Mississippi, and Mississippi. Kingston is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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