Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #958 in 2013 with 209 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 386.0%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 9,049 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.