London
3 countries#431 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when London was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
54,779 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #431 · peaked in 2013 with 3,879 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
247 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #2073 · peaked in 2012 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
247 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2012 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
39 births recorded 2009–2022 · currently #3634 · peaked in 2017 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
London’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #351 | — |
| 2007 | #284 | ↑67 |
| 2008 | #156 | ↑128 |
| 2009 | #122 | ↑34 |
| 2010 | #109 | ↑13 |
| 2011 | #94 | ↑15 |
| 2012 | #94 | — |
| 2013 | #85 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #93 | ↓8 |
| 2015 | #105 | ↓12 |
| 2016 | #131 | ↓26 |
| 2017 | #151 | ↓20 |
| 2018 | #180 | ↓29 |
| 2019 | #167 | ↑13 |
| 2020 | #193 | ↓26 |
| 2021 | #217 | ↓24 |
| 2022 | #297 | ↓80 |
| 2023 | #312 | ↓15 |
| 2024 | #355 | ↓43 |
| 2025 | #431 | ↓76 |
Frequently asked questions about London
Is London a popular name?
Yes — London currently ranks #431 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is London more common for boys or girls?
London is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was London most popular?
London peaked in 2013 in United States, with 3,879 recorded births that year.
Is London rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, London’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #5891 in 1963 to #431 in 2025.
How many babies have been named London?
At least 55,065 babies have been recorded with the name London across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is London popular in more than one country?
Yes — London appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to London?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to London include Leona, Katalina, Dream, Maia.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to London in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.