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Kingsten

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Pronounced KING-stən /ˈkɪŋ.stən/High

Meaning: -sten styling of Kingston — Old English 'king's settlement' — reggae-royalMedium

In 30 seconds: Kingston, zoning variance: Kingsten re-platforms the royal estate — Jamaica's capital and coronation suburbs included — with -sten plates.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

Meaning-sten styling of Kingston — Old English 'king's settlement' — reggae-royal

U.S. rank (2025)#3620 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kingsten is a -sten styling of Kingston — Old English cyninges tun, 'the king's settlement' — re-lettered modern.

It registers thinly beside Kingston. Rare, king's-estate at the root, and re-platted.

Did you know? Kingstons crowned Saxon kings upon the actual Coronation Stone — Kingsten holds the deed in updated script; Marley's hometown hums along.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Kingston — root etymology

Variations

KingstonKingstyn

Nicknames

King

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kingsten mean?

Kingsten styles Kingston, Old English for 'the king's settlement'.

How do you pronounce Kingsten?

It's said KING-stən /ˈkɪŋ.stən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kingsten a boy or girl name?

Kingsten is a boy's name.

How popular is Kingsten?

Kingsten is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Kingston is far more common.