Kingston is a unisex given name, derived from Old English elements 'cyning' meaning king and '-stone' referring to settlement or town. It translates to "king's settlement" or "king's town". The name Kingston gained prominence due to its association with historical figures like Henry VII of England who was born in the town of Windsor, commonly known as Windsor Castle, situated near Kingston upon Thames. In recent times, it has been used increasingly as a given name for both boys and girls. Notable individuals bearing this name include American musician King Krule (Archy Marshall) and Canadian singer-songwriter King Reign.
Kingston had 6 babies named Kingston in 2016 and another 7 in 2019, making a total of 13 little Kingstons over those three years.