US Popularity:1867
Origin:British
Meaning:long stone
If you are searching for a unique name that hasn’t been heard in a while, we have a name for you. The British boy’s name Langston means “long stone.” Langston is very uncommon and it didn’t make it to the US top 1000 until 2013. However, this name does belong to the influential poet, social activist, and novelist Langston Hughes who was the leader of the Harlem Renaissance.

Famous People Named Langston

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Langston Hughes
    Playwright, Poet

How Popular Is The Name Langston?

U.S. Births

Overall:Langston is currently #1867 in U.S. births
Boy:Langston is currently #909 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#909
in 2024
- 17
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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