Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1077 in 2010 with 180 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 318.6%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 10,658 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.