The nameKingsley
Kingsley is an English boy's name, rising sharply in France.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English place name, "the king's clearing".
Origin
English.
History
In France, Kingsley appeared in the mid 1990s, grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Famous people named Kingsley
- Kingsley Coman, French footballer
Popularity of the name Kingsley
Kingsley in France
Kingsley was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 625 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Kingsley. Its rise began around 2008, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Kingsley in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 108 births a year on average, against 75 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kingsley mean?
From an English place name, "the king's clearing".
What is the origin of the name Kingsley?
English.
Is Kingsley a girl's or a boy's name?
Kingsley is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Kingsley?
Kingsley Coman, French footballer.