Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Kengston

Name: Popularity of the name Kengston in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kengston, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#9,639 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2014

First Year

2018

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#9639

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kengston

Kengston first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Kengstons were born — ranking #9,639 that year. As of 2026, Kengston ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Kengstons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Kengston

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kengston is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kingston
Kinston
Kingstone
Kington
Kingstown
Colston
Coulston
Kenton
Costen
Koston
Coston
Kasten

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kengston

What does the name Kengston mean?

Kengston is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kengston in 2026?

In 2026, Kengston ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kengston most popular?

Kengston reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #9,639 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kengston a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kengston is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kengston?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kengston include Falco, Kellam, Sa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kengston

Kengston is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Kengston's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #9,639. Use the chart and map above to compare Kengston's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.