girl name
London
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#431 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of London in the US, 1880–2025
London first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 2013, when 3,462 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 719.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is London popular?
Declining London is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2013 peak.
| 2020s | 6,515 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 26,625 | |
| 2000s | 9,014 | |
| 1990s | 1,650 | |
| 1980s | 412 | |
| 1970s | 161 | |
| 1960s | 78 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is London a boy or a girl name?
London is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is London a popular name right now?
London is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2013 peak.
How popular is the name London?
In 2025, London ranked #431 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name London most popular?
London was most popular in 2013, when about 3,462 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.