How Many People Are Named King?
37,080
people in the United States are named King
1 in 9,034 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1312
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0111%
Of US population
Peak Year
2017
2,703 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KING
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 20.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
3,438
California
3,094
Florida
3,000
Georgia
2,457
New York
1,845
North Carolina
1,666
Michigan
1,177
Ohio
1,166
South Carolina
1,092
Illinois
1,073
💡 Fun Facts About "King"
- 1,001 babies were named King in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2017
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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