How Many People Are Named London?
Complete statistics for the name London: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
London means 'strong fortress' and it's a rare female name. Only 1 in 6,215 Americans share this name, with 53,098 living today. It peaked in popularity in 2013 and most people named London are under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 53,894 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 London Through the Generations
London has seen a surge in popularity among younger generations, with 93% of its bearers being under 30 years old. The name reached its peak in 2013 when 3,879 babies were given this name, marking a significant moment in its adoption history. Since then, the trend has been slowly declining, but it remains a modern choice with an average age of just 15.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named London
London is a surname of English origin, derived from the city of London. It is also a unisex given name.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing London's Old English roots
📄 About the Name London
How Many People Have the Name London?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,576 people in the United States currently share the name London. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,279 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is London a Common or Rare Name?
London is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name London Mean?
London means "strong fortress" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of London in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.
When Was London Most Popular?
The name London reached peak popularity in 2013, with 3,879 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named London?
Approximately 15,576 people named London live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15,576. That works out to roughly 1 in 21,279 Americans.
Is London a rare name?
London is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,279 Americans has this name.
What does the name London mean?
London means "strong fortress" and comes from Old English origins.
Is London more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 18% of people named London are male and 82% are female.
When was London most popular?
London peaked in 2013 with 3,879 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.