King Name Origin
/King/-
American (Various) 40%
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British (Caucasian) 35%
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Canadian (Various) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: King
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'King' is often used as a surname or a given name in English-speaking countries. It originates from the Old English 'cyning,' meaning 'ruler' or 'monarch,' and has been adopted as a surname and given name to denote authority or nobility.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name King each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).