Londell
An invented name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 556 living Americans carry the first name Londell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Londell today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Londell births was 1973 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Londell. 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.
People living today
556
~ 1 in 616,465 Americans
Peak year
1973
20 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,393
Tracked since 1923
Popularity
Londell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Londell from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Londell 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 Londell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Londells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Londell
The name Londell originated in the Middle Ages and is believed to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "lond," meaning land or territory, and "dell," meaning a small valley or hollow. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a small valley or hollow in the countryside.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Londell date back to the 13th century in England. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Sir Londell de Wodestock, a knight who fought in the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
In the 14th century, a notable figure named Londell Chaucer, a relative of the famous poet Geoffrey Chaucer, was mentioned in historical records as a merchant and landowner in London.
During the Renaissance period, a notable bearer of the name was Londell Raleigh, born in 1562, who was a renowned explorer and a cousin of Sir Walter Raleigh. He is known for his expeditions to the Americas and his contributions to the early English colonization efforts in the New World.
In the 17th century, Londell Cromwell, born in 1623, was a prominent military leader and a distant relative of Oliver Cromwell. He played a significant role in the English Civil War and was known for his tactical skills and bravery on the battlefield.
Another notable figure with the name Londell was Sir Londell Hawkins, born in 1712, who was a distinguished naval officer and explorer. He is remembered for his successful voyages to the West Indies and his contributions to the mapping and charting of the Caribbean region.
While the name Londell has its roots in Old English, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, albeit with varying degrees of popularity. Despite its historical significance, the name Londell remains relatively uncommon in modern times.
People
Londell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Londell 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
Londell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Londell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 556 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Londell 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 616,465 US residents.
Is Londell a common name?
We classify Londell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 649 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Londell most popular?
The single biggest year for Londell was 1973, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Londell is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Londell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Londell 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.
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.