Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #689 in 2015 with 365 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 748.8%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 5,250 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.