Langston
boy name#999 in 2025Langston entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #652 in 2016, ranks #999 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#999
rank today
#652
peak (2016)
227
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2819 |
| 1920s | #2920 |
| 1930s | #2587 |
| 1940s | #2137 |
| 1950s | #2779 |
| 1960s | #3002 |
| 1970s | #2863 |
| 1980s | #2435 |
| 1990s | #1674 |
| 2000s | #1371 |
| 2010s | #830 |
| 2020s | #837 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Langston has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Langston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Langston is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Langston in 2025?
- Langston ranks #999 among US boy names in 2025, with 227 babies given the name.
- When was the name Langston most popular?
- Langston peaked in 2016, reaching #652 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Langston with classmates?
- Langston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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