Total births
44,455
Unisex name · since 1963
London
London has 44,455 recorded births since 1963 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #355
- among girls today
- 44,455
- born since 1963
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other girls
44,455 babies have been named London since 1963, making it today's #355 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, London has been recorded 44,455 times among girls since 1963, currently ranked #355 nationally and more common than 98% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2025.
- #355 among girls today
- 44,455 born since 1963
- 2010s peak decade
- 98% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
London is currently the #355 unisex name in America, more common than 98% of girls - 44,455 born since 1963, peaking in the 2010s.
- #355
- among girls today
- 44,455
- born since 1963
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 98%
- more common than other girls
London vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#355
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 98% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
60% of everyone ever named London was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
3,462 babies were named London in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How London compares
44,455 Top 4% higher than 96% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
London's all-time total is 116x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | London | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 44,455 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 3,462 | 48 | 19,840 |
London's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting London's full recorded timeline at 1994, 97% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 3% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1964, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 3,462 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
London at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2013
Current rank
#355
Active since
1963
London popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 3,462
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
London popularity over time - boys
10,324 total births recorded since 1886 (London as boys' name)
London by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was London's strongest decade.
26,625 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 60% of all-time use.
London births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 78
1960s
78 births
- 1970s 161
1970s
161 births
- 1980s 412
1980s
412 births
- 1990s 1,650
1990s
1,650 births
- 2000s 9,014
2000s
9,014 births
- 2010s
2010s
26,625 births
- 2020s 6,515
2020s
6,515 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 26,625 births (60% of all-time use).
How London compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to London's total volume
London vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
London by state
Where London concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 3,945 | 8.9% |
| #2 | California | | 3,743 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 2,888 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Florida | | 2,717 | 6.1% |
| #5 | New York | | 2,113 | 4.8% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 2,005 | 4.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 1,931 | 4.3% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 1,925 | 4.3% |
Texas share of London's total US births 8.9%
Even split
3,945 of 44,455 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 50 reporting states.
London appears in 50 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name London? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 44,455 babies named London. Today it holds rank #355 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 3,462 births.
When was London most popular? ▼
London was most popular in the 2010s decade with 26,625 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is London most popular? ▼
The top states for the name London are Texas (3,945 births), California (3,743 births), Georgia (2,888 births).
Is London a unisex name? ▼
Yes, London is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 44,455 births, and as a boy's name it has 10,324 births.
How long has the name London been used? ▼
London has been recorded in Social Security data since 1963, spanning 63 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to London? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Londyn, Lona, Lonnie, Loni, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with London's data
- London's decade-level peak was the 2010s (26,625 total births); usage has since declined to 6,515 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Londons (3,945 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring London
Nearby Names Like London
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to London
Londyn Girl
#305 27,245 births
Lona Girl
#7968 10,907 births
Lonnie Girl
#5300 6,995 births
Loni Girl
#7314 3,770 births
Lonna Girl
3,351 births
Compare London side by side: London vs Londyn London vs Lona London vs Lonnie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to London
Wrenlee #354
3,007 births · Peak 2024
Sylvie #356
8,444 births · Peak 2025
Taylor #353
330,145 births · Peak 1993
Laura #357
801,811 births · Peak 1964
Julianna #352
52,285 births · Peak 2006
Azalea #358
11,739 births · Peak 2025
Lauren #351
475,577 births · Peak 1989
Sabrina #359
142,601 births · Peak 1997
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1963–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "London: #355 Unisex Name - 44,455 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/london. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for London draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.