London: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LUN-duhn · 2 syllables
From Middle English Londoun, from Old English Lunden, from Proto-Celtic via Latin Londinium – see for details. Doublet of Londinium.
- Origin
- English, Celtic, Latin
- Pronunciation
- LUN-duhn
- US rank (2025)
- #431
- US babies a year
- about 1,198 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is London?
London was the #431 name in the US in 2025, given to 863 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #431 |
| Canada | #826 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named London?
Half of US adults named London are older than 22; most are between 18 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about London
How do you pronounce London?
London is pronounced LUN-duhn.
How popular is the name London?
London was the #431 name in the US in 2025, given to 863 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 67% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named London?
Half of US adults named London are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 47.