UK boy's name
Kyng
A name likely derived from the English word "king".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyng is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyng popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. 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.
Kyng is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kyng. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyng ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Kyng.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyng as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kyng mean?
The name Kyng is an English variant of the word "king," derived from the Old English "cyning" or the Old Norse "konungr." Its origins can be traced back to the early medieval period, when it was used as a title for sovereign rulers in various Germanic cultures.
The name Kyng was particularly prevalent in England during the Anglo-Saxon and Norman periods, when it was borne by several prominent monarchs. One of the earliest recorded examples is King Offa, who ruled the Kingdom of Mercia in the 8th century. Another notable figure was King Alfred the Great, the West Saxon king who reigned from 871 to 899 and is celebrated for his military victories against the Vikings and his promotion of education and legal reforms.
In literature and religious texts, the name Kyng appears frequently as a reference to the biblical kings of Israel and Judah, such as King David and King Solomon. The name also features prominently in the works of Geoffrey Chaucer, including the Canterbury Tales, where characters like the Knight and the Squire are described as serving a noble Kyng.
Throughout history, several influential figures have borne the name Kyng. One example is Kyng Monmouth, a 12th-century historian and cleric who wrote the influential Historia Regum Britanniae, which popularized the legend of King Arthur and his knights. Another notable individual was Kyng John Lackland, who reigned as King of England from 1199 to 1216 and is remembered for his conflicts with the barons and the signing of the Magna Carta.
In the 15th century, Kyng Henry V (1387-1422) was a celebrated English monarch known for his military victories, particularly the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. A century later, Kyng James I (1566-1625) united the crowns of England and Scotland and oversaw the translation of the King James Bible, which had a profound impact on the English language.
While the name Kyng has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a significant part of English history and literature, carrying connotations of sovereignty, power, and authority.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kyng by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyng 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 | #4749 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Kyng
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- 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
Kyng: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyng in the UK right now?
In 2018, Kyng was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kyng most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Kyng in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyng?
A name likely derived from the English word "king".
How many people are called Kyng in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kyng 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.