Lanston
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #10,717 in 2014
0 babies were named Lanston in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2014–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lanston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryLanston first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #10,717.
About the name Lanston
Lanston is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Lanston for boys from 2014 to 2018, in 2 of those 5 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #10,717 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2018, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lanston
What is the origin of the name Lanston?
Lanston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lanston a boy or girl name?
Lanston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lanston?
Lanston is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #10,717 in 2014.