Kyng Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Kyng' originates from Old English and means 'king'. It has evolved through historical forms such as 'Cyning' and 'Kyning' before arriving at its modern form. The name is associated with traits of authority and leadership, and it has no biblical relevance. Historically, it gained popularity in medieval times as a title for nobility.
The name Kyng is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kyng has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kyng' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7958th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1120th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Kyng' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kyng"
Pronunciation
/kɪŋ/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name 'Kyng' is derived from the Old English word 'cyning', which means 'king'. It reflects a position of authority and leadership.
Meaning
king
Language Evolution
Cyning (Old English), Kyning (Middle English), King (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Kyng has been used historically in English-speaking regions to denote nobility and has seen varying degrees of popularity, particularly in medieval times.
Variants & Derivatives
King, Kynge, Kyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Kyng is viewed as unique and modern, often associated with strength and leadership.
Famous People
Kyng (American rapper), Kyng (fictional character in various media)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kyng"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kyng"
"Kyng" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 7958th of 24088 | 130 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1120th of 23106 | 2,138 |
Regional Popularity of "Kyng" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
52.56% 3844th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.66% 1301st/3984 |
26.41% 1185th/4487 |
12.31% 840th/6822 |
33.01% 2072nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kyng" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kyng"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kyng" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.