London Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
London is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell London?
London is spelled L-O-N-D-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
London at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- London may derive from a pre-Celtic or Celtic word possibly meaning “wild” or “bold.”
- Origin
- The place name London is commonly associated with the ancient Roman city Londinium, which was established in the first century AD in what is now England.
- Pronunciation
- LUN-dun · 2 syllables
London Popularity in 2025
Rank#431
Recorded Births719
Rank#1,333
Recorded Births144
- Girls usage fell 76 places to #431 and recorded 157 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 128 places to #1,333 and recorded 24 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name London Mean?
London may derive from a pre-Celtic or Celtic word possibly meaning “wild” or “bold.”
Origin: The place name London is commonly associated with the ancient Roman city Londinium, which was established in the first century AD in what is now England.
How Do You Pronounce London?
PronunciationLUN-dun
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name London?
- History
- London has been documented in historical texts dating back to Roman Britain, with the settlement known as Londinium being a notable early reference. The exact origins of the name are uncertain and subject to several scholarly theories.
London Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 719 | #431 |
| 2025 | Boys | 144 | #1,333 |
| 2024 | Girls | 876 | #355 |
| 2024 | Boys | 168 | #1,205 |
| 2023 | Girls | 989 | #312 |
| 2023 | Boys | 206 | #1,053 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,074 | #297 |
| 2022 | Boys | 222 | #1,002 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,360 | #217 |
| 2021 | Boys | 212 | #1,031 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,497 | #193 |
| 2020 | Boys | 263 | #861 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,731 | #167 |
| 2019 | Boys | 273 | #826 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,648 | #180 |
| 2018 | Boys | 276 | #814 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,973 | #151 |
| 2017 | Boys | 275 | #818 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,357 | #131 |
| 2016 | Boys | 351 | #704 |
| 2015 | Girls | 2,922 | #105 |
| 2015 | Boys | 448 | #606 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,290 | #93 |
| 2014 | Boys | 436 | #612 |
When Was London Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2013 · Girls
3,462 recorded births
National rank #85
2014 · Girls
3,290 recorded births
National rank #93
2012 · Girls
3,202 recorded births
National rank #94
2011 · Girls
3,168 recorded births
National rank #94
Where London Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| MS | #242 | 11 |
| LA | #254 | 17 |
| UT | #260 | 17 |
| MI | #293 | 30 |
| SC | #294 | 17 |
| NC | #297 | 37 |
| FL | #312 | 59 |