London
London: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หlสn.dษn/ ยท /หlส.nษn/
Meaning and origin of London
- A unisex given name transferred from the place name.
Etymology
From Middle English Londoun, from Old English Lunden, from Proto-Celtic via Latin Londinium โ see for details. Doublet of Londinium.
How popular is London?
Since 1880, 44,455 girls and 10,324 boys in the U.S. have been named London (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #85 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #504 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #431 for girls, with 863 babies given the name.
Names similar to London
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More English unisex names
Sibling name ideas for London
Sister and brother names that share London's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
London FAQ
What does the name London mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the place name. From Middle English Londoun, from Old English Lunden, from Proto-Celtic via Latin Londinium โ see for details. Doublet of Londinium.
What is the origin of the name London?
London is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name London?
Since 1880, 44,455 girls and 10,324 boys in the U.S. have been named London (81% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #85 in 2013. Its highest rank for boys was #504 in 2010. In 2025 it ranked #431 for girls, with 863 babies given the name.
Is London a boy or girl name?
London is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (44,455 girls and 10,324 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.