London
London is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only London in their class.
About the Name London
London is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 863 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1484 in 2013 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.
London is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only London in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #355, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named London
- London Mercury — The London Mercury was the name of several periodicals published in London from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name London
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name London
Almost certainly the only London in the class
UK Popularity (2007–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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Famous People Named London
Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia