London
Gender-neutral name · English · Old English
Meaningfrom London, England · English
- US rank
- #431
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #85 in 2013
719 babies were named London in the US in 2025. It has dropped 238 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1963–2025
US births per million boys, 1886–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about London you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,236 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named London, 719 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your London would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLondon first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2013, when it ranked #85. Today it's #431, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLondon is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,702 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,236.
- TrendLondon has slipped 238 places over the last five years and now sits at #431. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLondon is most popular in Delaware, where it ranks #140, followed by Mississippi (#242) and Louisiana (#254). It's in the top 1,000 in 37 states.
- Boy or girlLondon is given to both boys and girls: 83% of the 863 babies named London in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, London means “from London, England”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name London
London is a gender-neutral name of English and Old English origin meaning “from London, England”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-don”. US birth records list London for girls from 1963 to 2025, in 63 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #85 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #431, with 719 babies. Of the 863 US babies named London in 2025, 83% were girls and 17% were boys.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.5 | 153,173 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 95,877 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 42,355 girls |
| 1990s | 92 | 10,853 girls |
| 2000s | 483 | 2,069 girls |
| 2010s | 1,516 | 660 girls |
| 2020s | 669 | 1,495 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 46,243 boys |
| 1900s | 6.4 | 156,986 boys |
| 1910s | 8.5 | 117,371 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,579 boys |
| 1930s | 3.8 | 265,252 boys |
| 1940s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1950s | 3.5 | 288,184 boys |
| 1960s | 9.7 | 102,881 boys |
| 1970s | 12 | 82,305 boys |
| 1980s | 21 | 47,596 boys |
| 1990s | 56 | 17,851 boys |
| 2000s | 148 | 6,753 boys |
| 2010s | 208 | 4,811 boys |
| 2020s | 117 | 8,536 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name London
What does the name London mean?
London means “from London, England” in English.
What is the origin of the name London?
London has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is London a boy or girl name?
Both. London is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 83% of US babies named London were girls.
How popular is the name London?
London ranked #431 for US girls in 2025, given to 719 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#85).