Lon

Lon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Lon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lon

Lon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lon first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #193 in 1880, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 9,836 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lon in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#193 in 1880
Peak year
1948
Total since 1880
9,836

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lon mean?

The meaning of Lon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lon a boy or girl name?

Lon is a boy name.

What origin is the name Lon?

Lon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lon?

Lon first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #193 in 1880, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].