How old is someone named King?
The average King is 13 years old.
Half of all living Kings are between 6 and 13.
When was King popular?
King rose fast and peaked in 2017, then faded almost as fast. 76% of all Kings were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 277 | 0 |
| 1910s | 795 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,003 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 801 | 100 |
| 1940s | 818 | 350 |
| 1950s | 708 | 460 |
| 1960s | 459 | 370 |
| 1970s | 316 | 280 |
| 1980s | 335 | 310 |
| 1990s | 439 | 420 |
| 2000s | 1,950 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 20,465 | 20,000 |
| 2020s | 9,062 | 9,000 |
How many Kings are still alive?
About 34,000 Kings are alive in the US today. That's 88% of the roughly 38,000 babies named King since 1880.
Most Kings ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name King?
About four in five living Kings are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is King an old name?
No. King is one of the youngest names around: younger than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical King will be 28 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is King a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Kings are men.
Names the same age as King
NAME TWIN
King's name twin is Nixon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nixon's age curve is the closest match to King's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name King
How old is the average King?
The average King in the US is 13 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named King?
About 34,000 Kings are alive in the US today, out of roughly 38,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name King most popular?
In 2017, when about 2,700 baby boys were named King.
Is King a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 79% of living Kings are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this