Londale
From an English origin, a name potentially relating to a long valley.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Londale. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Londale today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Londale births was 1995 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Londale. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Londale. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1995
9 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1995 SSA rank
#6,218
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Londale: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Londale from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 9 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Londale by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Londale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Londale
Londale is a name of uncertain origin, with no clear linguistic or cultural roots. Its emergence in historical records is sparse and obscure, leading some scholars to speculate that it may be a relatively modern coinage or a variation of a more established name.
The earliest documented instance of the name Londale dates back to the late 15th century, appearing in a parish register from a small village in northern England. The entry, dated 1487, records the birth of a child named Londale Willoughby. However, beyond this solitary mention, there is little evidence of the name's usage or prevalence during this time period.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Londale remained exceedingly rare, with only a handful of scattered references found in various historical documents. One notable bearer was Londale Fairfax, a minor landowner in Yorkshire, England, who lived in the early 17th century (c. 1602-1673). Another was Londale Browne, a merchant and explorer from Bristol, England, who embarked on several voyages to the Caribbean in the late 1600s.
It was not until the 19th century that the name Londale began to gain a modicum of recognition, primarily due to the literary works of a few notable authors. One such figure was Londale Ellsworth (1822-1896), an American poet and essayist whose works explored themes of nature and the natural world. Another was Londale Pemberton (1837-1911), a British novelist known for his historical fiction set in the Tudor period.
In the 20th century, the name Londale experienced a slight resurgence, though it remained relatively uncommon. Among the more notable bearers was Londale Whitaker (1901-1981), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the Labour Party. Another was Londale Sinclair (1914-2003), a Canadian artist and sculptor whose works were widely exhibited throughout North America.
Despite its obscurity, the name Londale has been bestowed upon a handful of individuals throughout history, each contributing to its unique legacy and enduring mystique. While its origins may remain shrouded in mystery, the name continues to captivate and intrigue those who encounter it, a testament to the enduring power of names to transcend time and cultural boundaries.
People
Londale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Londale as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Londale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Londale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Londale going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Londale a common name?
We classify Londale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Londale most popular?
The single biggest year for Londale was 1995, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Londale is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Londale in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Londale a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Londale in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Londale still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Londale in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Londale can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Londale?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Londale at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.