NAME PROFILE
Kinston
A variation of the Germanic name Giselle, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'; it characterizes a person who is a loyal guardian of promises and a bright light in the lives of those they love.
Key Stats
| Total births | 183 |
| Gender | Male (25% / 75%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 2005 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 88%SC — 12%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Gisele Bündchen (Supermodel and environmental activist) · Gisèle Casadesus (Renowned French stage and film actress) · Giselle Itié (Mexican-Brazilian actress known for 'Bela, a Feia') · Giselle Blondet (Puerto Rican actress and television host) · Giselle Rosselli (Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GyzyZelleElleGigi
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