Langston

Pronunciation: [ l-ANGST-uhn ]

Girl Name #37,504 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Langston is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-ANGST-uhn.

Parents who love the name Langston often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #37,504
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Lan Lay Lanie Langie

Also a Boy Name

Langston is also used as a boy name, ranked #912.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Langston

Is Langston a boy or girl name?

Langston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37504. As a boy name, it is ranked #912. Langston is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Langston?

Langston is pronounced l-ANGST-uhn.

How popular is the name Langston?

Langston is currently ranked #37504 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Langston?

Common nicknames for Langston include Lan, Lay, Lanie, and Langie.

Is Langston a common or rare name?

Langston is an uncommon name, ranked #37504 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Langston

Langston is a girl name .

Is Langston a boy or girl name? Langston is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,504 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #912. Langston is more commonly used as a boy name.

Langston is currently ranked #37,504 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Langston include Lan, Lay, Lanie, and Langie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.