Langston
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Long stone, tall man's settlement
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #1000 in 2025 with 227 babies born.
History: Langston is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English 'lang' (long or tall) and 'stan' (stone) or 'tun' (settlement). It is most strongly associated with Langston Hughes, the poet laureate of the Harlem Renaissance, whose work made the name a symbol of African-American literary achievement.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Langston? About 1 in 14,224 babies born in 2025 were named Langston, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Langston
What does the name Langston mean?
Langston means “Long stone, tall man's settlement” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Langston?
Langston has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Long stone, tall man's settlement”.
How popular is Langston?
Langston ranked #999 in 2025 — given to 227 babies that year.
When was Langston most popular?
Langston peaked in 2016 with 405 babies registered that year.
Is Langston a boy or girl name?
Langston is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Langstons in registered births are male.
Is the name Langston rising or falling in popularity?
Langston has risen 9410 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10409 in 2020 to #999 in 2025.
How long has Langston been recorded?
Langston appears in birth records across 110 years — from 1912 through 2025.