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Langston

Recorded 1912–2025 · United States

Langston was most popular in 2016, when 425 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,307 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,997, with 234 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 7,664 people named Langston.

Most popular in2016
Rank that year#1,307
Births that year425
Total since 18807,664

Langston over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Langston’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org