Boy · #1,901 in 2026

Kyng

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

Current Rank

#1,901

Peak Rank

#872 (2021)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-46%

2006

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#872

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kyng

Kyng first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2006, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 256 Kyngs were born — ranking #897 that year. As of 2026, Kyng ranks #1,901 for baby boys with 85 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 2K Kyngs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kyng

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kyng

What does the name Kyng mean?

Kyng is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kyng in 2026?

In 2026, Kyng ranks #1,901 among boys' names in the U.S., with 85 babies given the name that year.

When was Kyng most popular?

Kyng reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #872 that year with 256 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kyng most popular?

Kyng has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Mississippi, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kyng.

Is Kyng a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kyng?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kyng include Annie, True, Lorenza. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kyng

Kyng is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Kyng's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #872. Use the chart and map above to compare Kyng'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.