How old is someone named Langston?
The average Langston is 16 years old.
Half of all living Langstons are between 6 and 19.
When was Langston popular?
Langston has been rising for years and peaked in 2016, so most Langstons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 55 | 0 |
| 1920s | 78 | 0 |
| 1930s | 87 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 135 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 94 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 92 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 145 | 130 |
| 1980s | 226 | 210 |
| 1990s | 562 | 540 |
| 2000s | 1,208 | 1,200 |
| 2010s | 3,161 | 3,100 |
| 2020s | 1,821 | 1,800 |
How many Langstons are still alive?
About 7,200 Langstons are alive in the US today. That's 94% of the roughly 7,700 babies named Langston since 1912.
Nearly every Langston ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Langston?
More than half of living Langstons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Langston an old name?
No. Langston is one of the youngest names around: younger than 82 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Langston will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Langston a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.3% of living Langstons are men.
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Langston's name twin is Nikolai. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nikolai's age curve is the closest match to Langston's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Langston
How old is the average Langston?
The average Langston in the US is 16 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Langston?
About 7,200 Langstons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,700 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Langston most popular?
In 2016, when about 430 baby boys were named Langston.
Is Langston a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 60% of living Langstons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this