Holding steady.
Popularity of Lang since 1918
Babies named Lang per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lang's real moment was 1926.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 104 |
| 1990s | 80 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Lang is a compact, one-syllable name of Germanic origin, meaning 'tall' or 'long'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, and its peak year of usage was 1926, when it reached its highest rank. Since then, it has remained extremely rare, never re-entering the top 1000. In recent decades, the name has maintained a stable trajectory, with very few babies receiving it each year. While it never broke into the top ranks, Lang's brief presence in the early 20th century reflects a trend toward short, surname-style names. It has no strong association with any particular state.
Lang is a surname and given name derived from the Middle High German and Old English word 'lang', meaning 'long' or 'tall'. It originally served as a descriptive nickname for a tall person. As a given name, it has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Lange
Sibling names for Lang
Names that share Lang's style, for a brother or sister.
