UK boy's name
Kingslee
Of English origin, meaning "King's meadow" or "King's clearing.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kingslee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kingslee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2017 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Kingslee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kingslee ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Kingslee.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kingslee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Kingslee mean?
The name Kingslee is a relatively modern coinage, blending the word "king" and the suffix "-lee" to create a unique given name. It lacks any direct etymological roots in any specific language or culture, but rather draws inspiration from the English word "king" and the common name suffix "-lee."
The word "king" has its origins in the Old English word "cyning," which was derived from the Proto-Germanic "kuningaz." This root ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European "gen-" meaning "to give birth." The suffix "-lee" is a common English name ending, often used to create feminine forms of names, though it has also been applied to masculine names in recent times.
While the name Kingslee does not have any recorded historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a modern invention that reflects the growing trend of creating unique and inventive names in the English-speaking world.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kingslee are relatively recent, as it gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history:
1. Kingslee James Daley (born 1985) is an American professional basketball player who played in various minor leagues and overseas.
2. Kingslee Nakia Strother (born 1986) is an American professional boxer who has competed in the lightweight division.
3. Kingslee Peterkin (born 1988) is a former professional soccer player from the Cayman Islands who played as a midfielder.
4. Kingslee Fairburn (born 1992) is a New Zealand rugby union player who has played for various provincial teams.
5. Kingslee Goldsworthy (born 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who has played for various Australian Football League (AFL) clubs.
While the name Kingslee is a modern coinage without a deep historical lineage, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and distinctive given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kingslee over time
The chart below shows babies named Kingslee registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kingslee, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kingslee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kingslee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4076 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kingslee
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kingslee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kingslee in the UK right now?
In 2020, Kingslee was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kingslee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Kingslee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kingslee?
Of English origin, meaning "King's meadow" or "King's clearing.".
How many people are called Kingslee in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Kingslee across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.