How old is someone named London?
The average London is 14 years old.
Half of all living Londons are between 9 and 17.
When was London popular?
London rose fast and peaked in 2013, then faded almost as fast. 75% of all Londons were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 | 0 |
| 1910s | 70 | 0 |
| 1920s | 84 | 0 |
| 1930s | 40 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 65 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 70 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 258 | 220 |
| 1970s | 363 | 330 |
| 1980s | 807 | 770 |
| 1990s | 2,739 | 2,700 |
| 2000s | 11,985 | 12,000 |
| 2010s | 30,548 | 30,000 |
| 2020s | 7,730 | 7,700 |
How many Londons are still alive?
About 54,000 Londons are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 55,000 babies named London since 1886.
Nearly every London ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name London?
About half of living Londons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 5%
- Gen Z 43%
- Gen Alpha 51%
Is London an old name?
No. London is one of the youngest names around: younger than 84 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical London will be 33 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is London a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 82% of living Londons are women, and 18% are men.
The women average 14 and the men 19.
Names the same age as London
NAME TWIN
London's name twin is Kenley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kenley's age curve is the closest match to London's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name London
How old is the average London?
The average London in the US is 14 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named London?
About 54,000 Londons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 55,000 babies given the name since 1886.
When was the name London most popular?
In 2013, when about 3,900 baby girls were named London.
Is London a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Londons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this