Baby Name Popularity Profile

London

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for London.

✦ From the city of London 🌍 English Modern
National Rank (2025) #431
All-Time Peak Rank #85 Achieved 2013
Total U.S. Births 44,455 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 15.0% Boy / 85.0% Girl Leans Female
Boy Rank (2025) Unranked rare/no Boy usage
First Recorded 1963 Data through: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 3,462 births in 2013
πŸ’‘ The London Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning From the city of London
Language Origin English
Origin Type single
Derived from the name of the capital city of England. The etymology of the city name itself is debated, with prominent theories linking it to Celtic roots meaning 'wide-flowing river' or a personal name.
Common Nicknames
Lonnie
Pronunciation: LUN-dun
Themes & Categories
Etymology confidence: Medium Β· Under review

πŸ“Š Popularity Over Time (1880 – 2025)

Annual registration volume (number of births) for London across 146 years of SSA data.

Historical Timeline (1880 - 2025)
18801920196020002025
Recent Decade (2015 - 2025)
5-Year Trend (2020–2025) -52.0%
10-Year Trend (2015–2025) -75.4%
2015: 2,922 births 2,922 2016: 2,357 births 2017: 1,973 births 2018: 1,648 births 2019: 1,731 births 2020: 1,497 births 1,497 2021: 1,360 births 2022: 1,074 births 2023: 989 births 2024: 876 births 2025: 719 births 719
2015 2020 2025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones

Busiest Year on Record 3,462 births in 2013
Years in Top 100 4 yrs
Years in Top 500 20 yrs
Longest Streak 63 yrs
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 78
1970s: 161
1980s: 412
1990s: 1,650
2000s: 9,014
2010s: 26,625
2020s: 6,515

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Lond-on
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Georgia, Utah, Maryland, South Carolina
States with Data 50
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #568 383 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #373 2,888 2013 70.6% Decline
Utah #269 785 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #799 1,423 2012 77.8% Decline
South Carolina #304 1,165 2013 65.3% Decline
Florida #316 2,717 2013 44.3% Decline
Delaware #155 159 2014 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 343 2012 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #301 2,005 2013 44.8% Decline
Louisiana #265 1,247 2011 45.2% Decline
Mississippi #261 815 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #492 1,286 2013 60.0% Decline
Virginia #594 1,307 2014 72.9% Decline
Alabama #511 1,003 2012 72.2% Decline
Arizona #464 653 2009 42.3% Decline
Texas #453 3,945 2011 36.8% Decline
Michigan #299 1,925 2014 54.5% Decline
Arkansas #408 498 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 172 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #364 562 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #429 1,931 2014 51.9% Decline
Missouri #407 848 2009 44.4% Decline
California #570 3,743 2013 61.2% Decline
Ohio #478 1,676 2012 62.3% Decline
Colorado #615 428 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #387 833 2013 30.8% Decline
Washington #605 526 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #339 337 2013 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #645 815 2011 69.2% Decline
Pennsylvania #586 1,509 2009 60.0% Decline
New York #436 2,113 2011 46.7% Decline
Kentucky #624 430 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #549 256 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #551 441 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #525 194 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #366 373 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #447 146 2015 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 23 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #543 214 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 59 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 41 2016 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 121 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #544 318 2012 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 65 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 35 2014 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 36 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 21 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 10 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 10 2010 Insufficient historical volume

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