Langston Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Langston is an Old English name meaning 'long stone'. It has evolved through historical forms like Langestan, and it reflects traits of strength and endurance. The name has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century, especially in African American culture, and is now viewed as a symbol of creativity, largely due to the impact of notable individuals like Langston Hughes.
The name Langston is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Langston has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Langston' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3003rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2559th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2429th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2792nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1965th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1305th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 752nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10002nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7509th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Langston' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Langston"
Pronunciation
/ˈlæŋstən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Langston derives from an Old English surname which means 'long stone'. It is composed of the elements 'lang', meaning 'long', and 'stan', meaning 'stone'.
Meaning
long stone
Language Evolution
Langestan, Langston
Historical Usage
Langston began to gain popularity as a first name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Lang, Lanny
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Langston is often associated with creativity and literary significance, particularly due to the influence of notable figures such as Langston Hughes.
Famous People
Langston Hughes, Langston G. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Langston"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Langston"
"Langston" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3003rd of 7545 | 122 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2559th of 6773 | 163 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2429th of 7552 | 214 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2792nd of 10718 | 204 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1965th of 16616 | 566 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1305th of 24088 | 1,866 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 752nd of 23106 | 3,954 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10002nd of 35406 | 158 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7509th of 30306 | 180 |
Regional Popularity of "Langston" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
78.92% 1857th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
73.64% 2101st/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
55.06% 2464th/4475 |
47.75% 2480th/5194 |
47.06% 2973rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.49% 1443rd/4582 |
46.05% 2378th/5164 |
14.69% 1074th/7313 |
24.21% 1807th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
19.40% 773rd/3984 |
25.32% 1136th/4487 |
8.15% 556th/6822 |
17.51% 1099th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Langston" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Langston"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Langston" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.