Langston
l(a)-ngs-ton,
lan(g)-ston
US Popularity:1619
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 HughesPlaywright, Poet
Langston Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Langston is currently #4810 on The Bump
Boy:Langston is currently #1597 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Langston is currently #1619 in U.S. births
Boy:Langston is currently #553 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1619
in 2022
- 87
from 2021
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