Livingston

At a Glance

Meaning

Leving's estate/town

Origin

English (place name/surname)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

LIV-ing-stunListen

Livingston is an English name that started out as a place name and surname, traditionally understood to mean 'Leving's estate' or town. You may come across a claim that it means 'beloved friend,' but that's not accurate — the name traces back to that Old English place-name origin rather than a term of endearment. It's pronounced LIV-ing-stun.

Meaning & Origin of Livingston

Meaning: Leving's estate/town.

Origin: English (place name/surname).

A common claim: Livingston means 'beloved friend' / 'dear friend' Actually: Livingston is sometimes glossed as 'beloved friend,' but that's not supported — it's an English/Scottish surname-turned-given name from an Old English place name meaning roughly 'Leving's estate.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Livingston

Popularity of Livingston

Livingston's best showing in Social Security data was back in 1903, when it ranked #1082 with 6 babies given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #7415, though 15 babies still received it that year.

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FAQ

What does the name Livingston mean?

Leving’s estate/town. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Livingston?

Livingston is pronounced LIV-ing-stun (IPA: /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/).

Is Livingston a popular name right now?

Livingston peaked at #1082 in 1903 and is ranked #7415 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1890–2024.)

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