Name Legacy

King

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

King was most popular in 2017, when 2,705 American babies were given the name — ranking #271 that year. In 2025 it ranked #814, with 786 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 37,890 people named King.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#271
Births that year2,705
Total since 188037,890

King over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks King’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org