Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #652 in 2016 with 405 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 841.9%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 4,684 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.