Lon
Peaked at #193 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Lon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Lon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5531
in 1924
Last ranked
#7664
in 1968
Years tracked
4
1924–1968
Trend
Falling
Lon was already at its most popular for girls in 1924 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #5531), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Lon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1968, when it stood at #7664.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | #7,664 | 5 |
| 1960 | #6,910 | 5 |
| 1959 | #6,811 | 5 |
| 1924 | #5,531 | 5 |
Lon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#193
in 1880
Last ranked
#13550
in 2022
Years tracked
137
1880–2022
Trend
Falling
Lon was already at its most popular for boys in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #193), with 64 babies given the name that year.
Lon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2022, when it stood at #13550.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | #13,550 | 5 |
| 2021 | #13,314 | 5 |
| 2020 | #11,436 | 6 |
| 2019 | #11,607 | 6 |
| 2018 | #10,326 | 7 |
| 2016 | #7,929 | 10 |
| 2015 | #9,242 | 8 |
| 2014 | #11,591 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Lon most popular?
Lon was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #193 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Lon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Lon?
At least 9,856 babies have been recorded with the name Lon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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