How Many People Are Named Langley?

Complete statistics for the name Langley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Langley
Rare
English place name

Langley means 'tame meadow' and is a rare choice for girls. Only 1 in 437,082 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, youthful vibe.

~26,134
Living in US
1 in 12,683
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Tame meadow
🌐
Origin
English place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gentle Natural Calm
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 suggests stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

980
Worldwide Bearers
#257,336
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
375
🇨🇳 China
336
🇲🇼 Malawi
85
🇿🇦 South Africa
44
🇬🇧 England
33
🇯🇲 Jamaica
28
🇨🇦 Canada
21
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇧🇷 Brazil
10
🇦🇺 Australia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
109 (14%)
♀ Female
646 (86%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
671
Would be under 30 (82%)
63
Would be 30–60 (8%)
81
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 815 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Langley Through the Generations

Langley emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2015 with 45 births. Today, there are 755 people named Langley living in the US, with most being young adults under 30. This modern name shows stability in its usage, reflecting a contemporary trend among parents choosing unique names for their daughters.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 8
Georgia 6
North Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Langley

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Langley's English place name roots

📄 About the Name Langley

How Many People Have the Name Langley?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,134 people in the United States currently share the name Langley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,683 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Langley a Common or Rare Name?

Langley is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Langley Mean?

Langley means "tame meadow" and comes from English place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Langley in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

When Was Langley Most Popular?

The name Langley reached peak popularity in 2015, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Langley?

Approximately 26,134 people named Langley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,134. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,683 Americans.

Is Langley a rare name?

Langley is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,683 Americans has this name.

What does the name Langley mean?

Langley means "tame meadow" and comes from English place name origins.

Is Langley more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Langley are male and 86% are female.

When was Langley most popular?

Langley peaked in 2015 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US26,134
All-Time Births26,134
1 in X1 in 12,683
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2015
World Rank#257,336
Male %14%
Female %86%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.