Long is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Long in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
About the Name Long
Long is currently at its most popular point on record, sitting at UK #2444. The name has climbed 2083 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2008.
Long is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Long
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Long per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Long in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Long is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 2083 places over the last five years to #2444 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Long is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
9
UK babies named Long (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↑ 2083 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Long
Likely around 1 other Long in the class
UK Popularity (2008–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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