London
Peaked at #85 nationally in 2013, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, London has been recorded 81% of the time for girls and 19% of the time for boys.
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London — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#85
in 2013
Current rank
#355
in 2024
Years tracked
62
1963–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1963, London reached its peak popularity for girls in 2013, ranking #85 nationally with 3,462 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #93 (2014) to #355 (2024) — a 74% drop.
As of 2024, London ranks #355 nationally for girls, with 872 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #355 | 872 |
| 2023 | #313 | 987 |
| 2022 | #297 | 1,071 |
| 2021 | #217 | 1,357 |
| 2020 | #194 | 1,496 |
| 2019 | #167 | 1,728 |
| 2018 | #180 | 1,648 |
| 2017 | #151 | 1,973 |
London — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#504
in 2010
Current rank
#1209
in 2024
Years tracked
109
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, London reached its peak popularity for boys in 2010, ranking #504 nationally with 511 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #614 (2014) to #1209 (2024) — a 49% drop.
As of 2024, London ranks #1209 nationally for boys, with 167 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,209 | 167 |
| 2023 | #1,055 | 206 |
| 2022 | #1,005 | 222 |
| 2021 | #1,031 | 211 |
| 2020 | #861 | 263 |
| 2019 | #830 | 273 |
| 2018 | #817 | 275 |
| 2017 | #818 | 275 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was London most popular?
London was most popular in 2013, when it ranked #85 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is London 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 London?
At least 53,894 babies have been recorded with the name London in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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