Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1632 in 2000 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 67.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 27,277 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.