Langston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #682 in 2018 with 359 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 405 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 734.9%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 5,057 boys born was named Langston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.