Kinston
Pronunciation: [ k-IHNST-uhn ]
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Kinston first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 176 babies have been named Kinston in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kinston is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,939 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,939
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Kinston
Kinston is a boy name .
Kinston is currently ranked #23,939 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kinston include Kin, Kins, Kinsy, Kinsie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Kiy, Kiie, and Kinkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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