Declining since 2013, #431 for girls today.
Popularity of London since 1886
Babies named London per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 70 |
| 1920s | 0 | 84 |
| 1930s | 0 | 40 |
| 1940s | 0 | 65 |
| 1950s | 0 | 70 |
| 1960s | 78 | 180 |
| 1970s | 161 | 202 |
| 1980s | 412 | 395 |
| 1990s | 1,650 | 1,089 |
| 2000s | 9,014 | 2,971 |
| 2010s | 26,625 | 3,923 |
| 2020s | 6,515 | 1,215 |
Meaning & origin
London is a place name that entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1963 and saw a gradual rise in popularity, reaching its peak in 2013. Since then, its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 431st, with roughly 1 in 2,235 baby girls receiving the name. The name is most popular in Delaware, Mississippi, and Louisiana. As a modern place-name choice, London fits a broader trend of geographical and city names, often chosen for its cosmopolitan and stylish image. It has carved out a distinct identity as a feminine given name, though its origins as a city name make it inherently unisex.
London is a place name adapted for personal use, originating from the city of London. The city's name has ancient roots, possibly stemming from a pre-Celtic or Celtic word meaning 'wild' or 'fierce,' though the exact meaning is debated. As a given name, London began gaining popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of the trend of using place names as first names.
Where London is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“London” around the world
Where London lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lonnie, Londy
Sibling names for London
Names that share London's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Paris, Sydney, Savannah, Brooklyn, Avery, Brylee, Egypt, Ireland, Jaylah, Venice, Berlin, Britain, China, Brazil, Brooklyne, English, Germany, Jermany, Jerzee, Raygen, British, England, Korea, Britania, Londan, Miami, Russia, Seattle, Tokyo
Brothers: Dallas, Austin, Hayes, Carter, Mason, Dayton, Rome, Brighton, Harlem, Castle, Cuba, Dresden, Montreal, Dublin, Chicago, Thailand, Cambridge, Jadarious, Morocco, Oxford, Zurich
Names like London
Names whose popularity has moved with London's over the last 50 years.
