Langsten
A name possibly derived from Scandinavian elements meaning "long" and "stone".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Langsten. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Langsten today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Langsten births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Langsten. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Langsten. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,696
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Langsten: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Langsten by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Langsten during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Langsten
The name Langsten is believed to have originated from an ancient Germanic language spoken in what is now northern Germany and parts of Scandinavia. It is thought to be derived from two root words: "lang", meaning "long" or "tall", and "sten", meaning "stone" or "rock". Thus, the name may have originally referred to a person of great stature or strength, as tall and sturdy as a rock.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Langsten can be found in the Codex Regius, an ancient Icelandic manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This text, which contains several Old Norse poems and sagas, mentions a character named Langsten the Valiant, a fearsome warrior known for his bravery in battle.
In the 15th century, a German scholar and philosopher named Langsten von Braunschweig gained renown for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy. Born in 1412 in the city of Braunschweig, he is credited with influencing the works of later thinkers such as Martin Luther.
During the 16th century, a Dutch explorer and navigator named Langsten van der Meer embarked on several voyages to the East Indies, contributing to the Netherlands' exploration and colonization efforts in the region. He was born in 1523 in Amsterdam and is believed to have died at sea in 1587.
In the late 18th century, a Swedish artist and painter named Langsten Eriksson achieved recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the rugged beauty of the Scandinavian countryside. Born in 1768 in Gothenburg, his works are celebrated for their vivid colors and attention to detail.
Another notable figure bearing the name Langsten was a French author and poet named Langsten Duval, who lived from 1842 to 1919. His poetry, often centered on themes of love and nature, was widely popular during his lifetime and influenced many other writers of the Romantic era.
While the name Langsten may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to various cultures and languages make it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Langsten + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Langsten as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Langsten: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Langsten?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Langsten going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Langsten a common name?
We classify Langsten as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Langsten most popular?
The single biggest year for Langsten was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Langsten is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Langsten in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Langsten a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Langsten in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Langsten still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Langsten in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Langsten can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Langsten?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.