Kingsley
UnisexKingsley has been given to 8,874 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It peaked in 2020. In 2025, about 1 in 8,715 boys was named Kingsley.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,874
Peak year
2020 (667 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1907
10-year trend
▼ -29%
Gender split
24% girls / 76% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kingsley — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Kingsley
Kingsley Amis
English novelist, poet, critic and teacher (1922-1995)
Kingsley Coman
French footballer (born 1996)
Kingsley Shacklebolt
Fictional character in the Harry Potter series
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kingsley.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kingsley?
Kingsley has been given to 8,874 babies in the U.S. since 1907. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kingsley peak?
Kingsley peaked in 2020, when 667 babies were given the name.
Is Kingsley a girl or boy name?
Kingsley is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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