Lon
Lon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lon
- A male given name; diminutive form Lonnie.
How popular is Lon?
Since 1880, 20 girls and 9,836 boys in the U.S. have been named Lon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5531 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #193 in 1880. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Lon FAQ
What does the name Lon mean?
A male given name; diminutive form Lonnie.
How popular is the name Lon?
Since 1880, 20 girls and 9,836 boys in the U.S. have been named Lon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5531 in 1924. Its highest rank for boys was #193 in 1880. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Lon a boy or girl name?
Lon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 20 girls and 9,836 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.