Langston
Langston: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Langston
Root meaning: “long, tall”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English lang (“long, tall”) + stan (“stone”).
How popular is Langston?
Since 1880, 345 girls and 7,319 boys in the U.S. have been named Langston (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4298 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #1000 for boys, with 234 babies given the name.
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Langston FAQ
What does the name Langston mean?
Langston traces back to a root meaning "long, tall". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English lang (“long, tall”) + stan (“stone”).
What is the origin of the name Langston?
Langston is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Langston?
Since 1880, 345 girls and 7,319 boys in the U.S. have been named Langston (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4298 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #652 in 2016. In 2025 it ranked #1000 for boys, with 234 babies given the name.
Is Langston a boy or girl name?
Langston is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 345 girls and 7,319 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.