How Many People Are Named London?

53,894

people in the United States are named London

1 in 6,215 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1042

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0161%

Of US population

Peak Year

2013

3,879 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: LUN-dən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
81.1%
Male
18.9%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 13.1 years old

Young (<30) 51,189
95%
Adult (30–60) 2,311
4.3%
Senior (>60) 394
0.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1886 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 4,790
Texas 4,705
Georgia 3,399
Florida 3,189
New York 2,487
Illinois 2,307
North Carolina 2,265
Michigan 2,115
Ohio 2,057
Pennsylvania 1,723

💡 Fun Facts About "London"

  • 1,039 babies were named London in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2013
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1886
  • Most popular in California

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