London

Meaning of London

Refers to the capital city of England, a place name.

London has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of London

London has cooled off, slipping to #431 in 2025, down from a peak of #85 in 2013.

London as a boy's name

London is also used as a boy's name. Comes from the name of the city, London. The name of the city likely comes from a pre-Roman word.

Notable people named London

• London Tipton
  Fictional hotel heiress character
• London Hughes
  British comedian and actress
• London Thor
  YouTuber and singer
• London Ferris
  American model and actress
• London Carter
  American singer

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Questions about the name London

What does the name London mean?

London means refers to the capital city of england, a place name, and it comes from English origins.

Is London a boy's or a girl's name?

London is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name London?

In 2025, London ranked #431 for girls, down from #355 the year before.

When was London most popular?

London peaked at #85 in 2013.