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Kingstin

♂ Boy

Pronounced KING-stin /ˈkɪŋ.stɪn/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kingston — from Old English, 'the king's town; the king's settlement/estate' (cyning, 'king', plus tun, 'a settlement')Low

In 30 seconds: The king's town: Kingstin spells Kingston. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Kingston — from Old English, 'the king's town; the king's settlement/estate' (cyning, 'king', plus tun, 'a settlement')
U.S. rank (2024)#7042 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 304

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120072024

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

Kingstin is a spelling of Kingston — from Old English, 'the king's town; the king's settlement/estate' (cyning, 'king', plus tun, 'a settlement'; also the capital of Jamaica). A crisp, modern name (said 'KING-stin'; nickname King).

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, the-king's-town at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Kingston means 'the king's town; the king's settlement' in Old English (cyning, 'king', plus tun, 'a settlement') — Kingstin is a -tin spelling, crisp and modern (said 'KING-stin').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kingston — Old English etymology

Variations

KingstonKingstenKyngston

Nicknames

King

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kingstin mean?

Kingstin spells Kingston — Old English 'the king's town; the king's settlement'.

How do you pronounce Kingstin?

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

Is Kingstin a boy or girl name?

Kingstin is a boy's name.

How popular is Kingstin?

Kingstin is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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