King's town
Kinston is an English locational surname and place name derived from Old English elements. It literally translates to 'the king's settlement' or 'king's town'. While similar to the more common Kingston, this spelling is rarer and often associated with specific geographic locations in England and the United States.
About 7 boys were named Kinston in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
