Lon
boy nameLon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #192 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#192
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #238 |
| 1890s | #339 |
| 1900s | #632 |
| 1910s | #845 |
| 1920s | #828 |
| 1930s | #772 |
| 1940s | #577 |
| 1950s | #472 |
| 1960s | #595 |
| 1970s | #923 |
| 1980s | #1794 |
| 1990s | #4343 |
| 2000s | #7996 |
| 2010s | #9712 |
| 2020s | #11694 |
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Lon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lon alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lon in 2025?
- Lon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Lon most popular?
- Lon peaked in 1880, reaching #192 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lon with classmates?
- Lon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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