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Livingston

♂ Boy

Pronounced LIV-ing-stun /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ.stən/High

Meaning: From the Scottish surname and place name Livingston, 'Leving's town or settlement' (a personal name plus Old English tun, 'town'). Carried into first-name use as a distinguished surname pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A distinguished surname name: Livingston means 'Leving's town' (said 'LIV-ing-stun'). Stately and traditional.
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Origin MediumScottish, English
MeaningFrom the Scottish surname and place name Livingston, 'Leving's town or settlement' (a personal name plus Old English tun, 'town'). Carried into first-name use as a distinguished surname pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#13149 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718902025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Livingston is a Scottish surname and place name, 'Leving's town' (a personal name plus tun, 'town'). As a first name it reads distinguished and traditional — rare in the U.S. (said 'LIV-ing-stun').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and stately.

Did you know? Livingston began as a Scottish place and family name — 'Leving's town or settlement' — carried by explorer David Livingstone and worn today as a stately given name (said 'LIV-ing-stun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Livingston — Scottish surname/place 'Leving's town'

Variations

LivingstoneLivinstonLivingsten

Nicknames

LivSton

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Livingston mean?

Livingston is a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'Leving's town or settlement.'

How do you pronounce Livingston?

It's said LIV-ing-stun /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ.stən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Livingston a boy or girl name?

Livingston is a boy's name.

How popular is Livingston?

Livingston is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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