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
First Recorded 1963 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 3,462 births in 2013
💡 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
modern
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind London

According to SSA data, London achieved its highest historical rank of #85 in 2013. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 3,462 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 75.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 63 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of London across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Declining
10-Year Shift -75.4% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 3,462 births in 2013
Years in Top 100 4 yrs
Years in Top 500 20 yrs
Registry Streak 63 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
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

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Lon-don
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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📍 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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