Royston
Pronunciation: [ r-OYST-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Royston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 167 babies have been named Royston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Royston is past its peak , currently ranked #13,718 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,718
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Nicknames
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Punjabi origin
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Japanese origin
"tree field"
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Hebrew origin
"God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious"
#13,572 in US
Ancient Greek origin
"to make famous"
#13,830 in US
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About the Name Royston
Royston is a boy name .
Royston is currently ranked #13,718 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Royston include Roy, Royie, Roysie, and Roysy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis