King

King is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,001 boys in the United States.

King at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name King

King belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, King first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #147 in 2017, and in 2024 1,001 babies received the name — 37,040 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

King in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#147 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named King in 2024
1,001
Total since 1880
37,040

King in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#572 in 2017
Babies named King in 2025
35
Total since 1996
647

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name King mean?

The meaning of King is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is King a boy or girl name?

King is a boy name. In 2024, 1,001 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name King?

King comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name King?

King first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #147 in 2017, and 1,001 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].