King
King is a distinctive choice, ranked #896 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only King in their class.
About the Name King
King has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 138 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #572 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1997.
King is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only King in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #342, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named King
- Ed King — Edward Calhoun King was an American musician.
- Yolanda King — Yolanda Denise King was an American activist and campaigner for African-American rights and first-born child of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, who pursued artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking.
- King — King is a royal title given to a male monarch.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name King
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name King
Almost certainly the only King in the class
UK Popularity (1997–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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