gender neutral
Kingsley
king's meadow, from the king's wood
About Kingsley
Regal, distinctive, and brimming with character, Kingsley offers parents a name that truly stands apart from conventional choices. This British-inflected gem combines nobility with approachability, grandeur with warmth. Kingsley has that wonderful quality of sounding both vintage and fresh simultaneously, as if plucked from a bygone era yet perfectly suited for today. The name works beautifully shortened to "King" for an extra dose of confidence or kept in full for maximum impact. Parents who select Kingsley often appreciate literary connections, British culture, or simply names with personality and flair. It suggests creativity, intelligence, and someone comfortable in their own skin. Kingsley transitions smoothly from playground to boardroom, maintaining charm at every life stage. This is a name for parents who want their son to have something memorable, distinguished, and just a bit magical.
Popularity of the Name Kingsley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #982 | #639 | #284 | #672 | #451 |
| 2011 | #992 | #591 | #423 | #398 | |
| 2012 | #866 | #726 | #388 | #829 | #376 |
| 2013 | #929 | #696 | #318 | #367 | |
| 2014 | #762 | #588 | #374 | #667 | #417 |
| 2015 | #751 | #583 | #434 | #790 | #419 |
| 2016 | #584 | #398 | #445 | #815 | #386 |
| 2017 | #653 | #379 | #304 | #413 | |
| 2018 | #643 | #360 | #291 | #656 | #425 |
| 2019 | #643 | #301 | #421 | #337 | |
| 2020 | #628 | #298 | #332 | #382 | |
| 2021 | #702 | #304 | #429 | ||
| 2022 | #738 | #296 | #382 | #452 | |
| 2023 | #849 | #394 | #432 | #677 | #535 |
| 2024 | #983 | #379 | #706 | ||
| 1997 | #517 | ||||
| 1998 | #640 | ||||
| 1999 | #687 | ||||
| 2000 | #986 | ||||
| 2001 | #911 | ||||
| 2003 | #947 | #474 | |||
| 2004 | #820 | #582 | |||
| 2005 | #816 | ||||
| 2006 | #774 | #784 | |||
| 2007 | #795 | #730 | |||
| 2008 | #790 | #763 | |||
| 2009 | #817 | ||||
| 2025 | #351 | #411 | #721 | ||
| 2002 | #423 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kingsley
- Kingsly
- Kinsley
- Kinsly
Names Similar to Kingsley
Nicknames for Kingsley
- King
- Kings
- Lee
- Kingy
Famous People Named Kingsley
| Kingsley Coman | French footballer |
| Kingsley Amis | British author |
| Kingsley Ben-Adir | British actor |
| Kingsley Flood | American musician |
| Kingsley Jones | Welsh rugby player |
| Kingsley Shacklebolt | Minister in the Harry Potter series |
| Kingsley Abbo | Nigerian politician |
| Kingsley Holgate | South African explorer and humanitarian |
| Kingsley Martin | British journalist and editor |
| Kingsley Okonkwo | Nigerian pastor and author |
| Kingsley Moghalu | Nigerian economist and politician |
| Kingsley Bate | American furniture designer |
| Kingsley Onuegbu | Nigerian footballer |
| Kingsley Napley | British lawyer |
| Kingsley Obiekwu | Nigerian-American football player |
| Kingsley Sarfo | Ghanaian-Swedish footballer |
| Kingsley Costain | English cricketer |
| Kingsley Pungong | Cameroonian politician |
| Kingsley Black | Northern Irish footballer |
| Kingsley Aikins | Irish entrepreneur and philanthropist |
Characters Named Kingsley
| Kingsley Martin | Character in the novel "Fingersmith" by Sarah Waters |
| Kingsley Zissou | Character in the film "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" |
| Kingsley Boathouse | Character in the TV series "The OC" |
| Kingsley Stewart | Character in the TV series "Gossip Girl" |
| Kingsley Hunter | Character in the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Kingsley Yester | Character in the TV series "Star Trek - The Next Generation" |
| Kingsley Zempke | Character in the novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut |
| Kingsley Brown | Character in the TV series "Insecure" |
| Kingsley Shacklebolt | Character in the video game "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" |
| Kingsley Moghalu | Character in the novel "A Conjuring of Light" by V.E. Schwab |