London
boy name#1333 in 2025London entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #504 in 2010, ranks #1333 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1886–2025
#1333
rank today
#504
peak (2010)
144
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #995 |
| 1900s | #1375 |
| 1910s | #2508 |
| 1920s | #3166 |
| 1930s | #3136 |
| 1940s | #2731 |
| 1950s | #3065 |
| 1960s | #2135 |
| 1970s | #2301 |
| 1980s | #1880 |
| 1990s | #1086 |
| 2000s | #744 |
| 2010s | #659 |
| 2020s | #1081 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, London has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 9,900 people named London are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical London alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name London in 2025?
- London ranks #1333 among US boy names in 2025, with 144 babies given the name.
- When was the name London most popular?
- London peaked in 2010, reaching #504 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name London with classmates?
- London will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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