Livingston is an English surname that has been used as a given name for both boys and girls, although it is more commonly seen as a male name. The name Livingston is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Scottish place name Livingstone, which means "settlement on the living water." This name was brought to prominence by the famous Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone (1813-1873), who was born in Blairgown, Scotland. Today, Livingston is a popular choice for parents looking for a unique yet strong-sounding name for their child.
The name Livingston has seen a significant fluctuation in its popularity over the years, with the most notable peaks occurring between 1915 and 1936, when there were consistently high numbers of births each year, reaching as many as 29 in 1917. After World War II, the number of annual births with the name Livingston decreased significantly, dropping below double digits for several years until the late 1980s and early 1990s when it began to increase again slightly. In recent years, the popularity of the name has remained relatively steady, with around 6-11 births per year. Overall, since 1890, there have been a total of 945 births registered as Livingston.