London

London is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,039 babies in the United States.

London at a glance

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

About the name London

London 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, London first appears in Social Security records in 1886 and has been given to 53,894 babies since 1880, including 1,039 in 2024.

London in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Babies named London in 2024
1,039
Total since 1880
53,894

London in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Babies named London in 2025
13
Total since 1996
304

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name London mean?

The meaning of London 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 London a boy or girl name?

London is a unisex name. In 2024, 1,039 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name London?

London comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name London?

London is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1886 and has been given to 53,894 babies since 1880.

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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].