MallowbyNames

Londa

LON-dah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Linda or a feminine form of Londo.

Peak popularity
1960
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Londa since 1916

Babies named Londa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

265177192019602000Most births 1960Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s8
1920s18
1930s30
1940s170
1950s446
1960s568
1970s291
1980s113
1990s25
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Londa is a rare American girl name first recorded in 1916, with its peak usage occurring in 1960. The name has never entered the top 1,000 rankings, maintaining a low but stable presence over the decades. Its uncertain origins and melodic sound place it among mid-20th-century creative coinages and variants of more established names like Linda. Londa has appeared in no top state lists, reflecting its scattered usage across the country.

Londa is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1916. It may have emerged as a variant of Linda, which itself derives from the Spanish and Portuguese word 'linda' meaning 'beautiful.' Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the surname Londo, or a creative coinage combining popular sounds of the early 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Lonnie, Londi

Variants: Londi, Londa

Sibling names for Londa

Names that share Londa's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What is the meaning of the name Londa?
The meaning of Londa is uncertain. It may be a variant of Linda, which means 'beautiful' in Spanish and Portuguese, or it may be a modern coinage with no specific meaning.
How popular is the name Londa today?
Londa has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak year for usage was 1960, and it remains a rare name.
Is Londa a boy or girl name?
Londa is almost exclusively used as a girl name.