UK boy's name
Kingson
An invented masculine name derived from the word "king", implying royalty or sovereignty.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kingson is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kingson popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2010 to 2010. 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.
Kingson is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kingson. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kingson ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 3 boys were registered as Kingson.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kingson as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kingson mean?
The given name Kingson has its origins in the English language, emerging during the medieval period around the 12th century. It is a combination of the words "king" and "son," suggesting a connection to royalty or nobility. The name is believed to have originated in regions where Anglo-Saxon influence was prominent, such as parts of England and areas of present-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kingson can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appeared in reference to a landowner or nobleman, indicating its association with power and status during that era.
Throughout history, the name Kingson has been borne by several notable individuals, including Kingson de Montfort (1230-1265), an English nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Another prominent figure was Kingson of Aragon (1292-1327), a prince and later the King of Aragon, Valencia, and Sardinia from 1319 until his death.
In the 14th century, Kingson Wycliffe (1320-1384), an English scholar and theologian known for his translation of the Bible into vernacular English, further popularized the name. Kingson Chaucer (1343-1400), a renowned English poet and author renowned for his works like "The Canterbury Tales," also bore this distinguished name.
Moving into the Renaissance era, Kingson Marlowe (1564-1593) was an influential English playwright and poet, often considered a predecessor to William Shakespeare. His works, such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta," left a lasting impact on English literature.
While the name Kingson fell out of widespread use in more recent centuries, it remains a part of literary and historical records, serving as a reminder of its noble and regal connotations from centuries past.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kingson by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kingson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kingson: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kingson in the UK right now?
In 2010, Kingson was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kingson most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 3 babies registered as Kingson in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kingson?
An invented masculine name derived from the word "king", implying royalty or sovereignty.
How many people are called Kingson in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kingson across the 1 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.