Livingston
Meaningfrom Leving's settlement · Scottish
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #994 in 1890
5 babies were named Livingston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Livingston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Livingston, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Livingston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLivingston first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1890, when it ranked #994. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLivingston has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlLivingston is given to both boys and girls: 58% of the 12 babies named Livingston in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Livingston means “from Leving's settlement”.
About the name Livingston
Livingston is a boy name of English origin meaning “from Leving's settlement”. It has 10 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Livingston for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 99 of those 136 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #994 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1900s | 9.1 | 109,649 boys |
| 1910s | 16 | 62,775 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,480 boys |
| 1930s | 9.0 | 110,619 boys |
| 1940s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 1950s | 4.5 | 220,751 boys |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 621,118 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 295,858 boys |
| 2000s | 1.7 | 591,716 boys |
| 2010s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 220,588 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 Livingston
What does the name Livingston mean?
Livingston means “from Leving's settlement” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Livingston?
Livingston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Livingston a boy or girl name?
Livingston is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Livingston?
Livingston ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#994).