London
GirlsBest rank #85 (2013) · ranked in 4 years
With a peak of #85 in 2013, London appeared in the rankings across 2011-2014.
It climbed from #94 in 2011 to #93 in 2014.
It does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
At its peak year of 2013, London was given to 3,462 newborns.
London was most popular around 2013, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.
Where London is most popular
In 2025, London was recorded in 37 of the 51 US jurisdictions the SSA reports on, with 770 births nationwide.
The largest share came from Texas at 93 births, 12.1% of the national total, where it ranked #768 that year.
By census region the name skews South, which accounts for 47.4% of London births, against 13.3% Northeast, 21.8% Midwest, 17.5% West.
State rankings spread more than the national figure suggests: London placed as high as #347 in Delaware and as low as #1515 in Maryland.
The 14 jurisdictions without a figure are not zeros. SSA withholds any name with fewer than 5 occurrences in a given state and year to protect privacy.
Top states, 2025
- 1Texas93 · #768 there
- 2Florida74 · #546 there
- 3California71 · #939 there
- 4New York53 · #664 there
- 5Georgia38 · #611 there
Share by census region
- Northeast13.3%
- Midwest21.8%
- South47.4%
- West17.5%
Shares are of this name's national total, not of each state's births. SSA withholds any name under 5 occurrences per state and year. Browse all states
Frequently asked questions
- Is London a popular name?
- London reached a best rank of #85 in 2013 and has charted in 4 years.
- Where does London rank now?
- London does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
- Is London a boy or girl name?
- It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
- When was London most popular?
- London peaked around 2013.
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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)