London
Boy name · #1334 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
London ranks #1334 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 144 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #606, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 12,500 boys born in 2025 was named London.
Babies named London per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 139-year story
London first appears in the Social Security records in 1886, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2009, when 520 boys were named London — good for #519 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare London against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another London in class?
London scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your London will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where London is most common
Geography matters for names, and London is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Londons were TX (19), FL (15), CA (14), NY (13), OH (9). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like London
Statistically, parents drawn to London tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Braydon, Leyton, Kaydon, Jadon, and Jaydon.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named London | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 144 | #1333 |
| 2024 | 168 | #1205 |
| 2023 | 206 | #1053 |
| 2022 | 222 | #1002 |
| 2021 | 212 | #1031 |
| 2020 | 263 | #861 |
| 2019 | 273 | #826 |
| 2018 | 276 | #814 |
| 2017 | 275 | #818 |
| 2016 | 351 | #704 |
| 2015 | 448 | #606 |
| 2014 | 436 | #612 |
| 2013 | 417 | #606 |
| 2012 | 485 | #541 |
| 2011 | 451 | #562 |
| 2010 | 511 | #504 |
| 2009 | 520 | #519 |
| 2008 | 478 | #550 |
| 2007 | 364 | #658 |
| 2006 | 366 | #637 |
| 2005 | 304 | #683 |
| 2004 | 202 | #867 |
| 2003 | 191 | #884 |
| 2002 | 187 | #875 |
| 2001 | 185 | #867 |
Frequently asked questions
Is London a popular boy name?
London ranked #1334 among boys in 2025 with 144 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #606.
When was the name London most popular?
London peaked in 2009, when 520 American boys received the name (ranked #519 that year). Since 2009 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name London?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 12,500 newborn American boys was named London. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.