London

Rank 297th Girl Name

In 2022, the name London was 297th most popular baby name for girls and 512th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,286 babies were named London in the United States. The gender distribution for "London" is 82.7% female and 17.3% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,611 babies in the United States were named London. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named London is around 13 years old.

The name "London" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for London is .

London Meaning & Origin

London is a name that evokes the image of a vibrant, historic city known for its cultural diversity, iconic landmarks like the London Eye or Big Ben, and the possibility of new experiences and adventures.

The name London is described as globetrotting, chic and adventurous.

Pronunciation

London is pronounced lun-din in English. The name London has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about London

  • There is a city called London in Canada and another one in Ohio, United States, in addition to the famous London in England.

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Geography

Where is the name London most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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