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How Many People Are Named London?
Estimated people named London living in the U.S. today
52,870
Gender distribution
18% male · 82% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 53,894
- Peak year: 2013 (3,879 births)
- Estimated living today: 52,870
London by age group — who carries the name today?
London popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name London
London has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 53,894 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 52,870 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 6,465 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Londons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named London in the US?
An estimated 52,870 people named London are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes London rare — about 1 in 6,465 Americans.
Is London a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, London is 18% male and 82% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was London most popular?
London peaked in 2013, when 3,879 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name London?
London ranks #870 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 45 out of 100 (higher means rarer).