Londin
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from London.
Name Census estimates that about 146 living Americans carry the first name Londin. It is a predominantly female name (95.9% of registrations). The average person named Londin today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Londin births was 2011 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Londin. 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
146
~ 1 in 2,347,632 Americans
Peak year
2011
19 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,620
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Londin
Londin leans heavily female at 95.9% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Londin as a male name
- Ranked #11,620 in 2017
- 6 male births in 2017
- Peak: 2017 (6 births)
Londin as a female name
- Ranked #14,415 in 2020
- 6 female births in 2020
- Peak: 2011 (19 births)
Popularity
Londin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Londin from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 99 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Londin 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 Londin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Londins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Londin
The name Londin is believed to have originated from the Old English language, which was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons in England from around the 5th to the 11th century. It is likely derived from the word "lunden," which means "a town in a forest or wood." This suggests that the name may have been associated with settlements or villages located in forested areas.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Londin can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century. The Chronicle refers to the city of London, which was originally known as Londin or Lunden by the Anglo-Saxons. This indicates that the name was in use during the early medieval period in England.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Londin, there are a few notable mentions. Londin of Lindsey, also known as Lindi or Lindis, was a semi-legendary figure from the 7th century who is said to have founded the kingdom of Lindsey in present-day Lincolnshire, England. Another historical figure was Londin the Wise, a 9th-century scholar and philosopher from the Kingdom of Mercia, known for his contributions to the field of education and learning.
Moving forward in time, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Londin was Londin of Exeter, who lived in the 11th century and was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Exeter, England. Another notable figure was Londin the Scribe, a 12th-century monk and calligrapher from the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds, renowned for his beautiful handwriting and illuminated manuscripts.
In the 13th century, there was Londin of Warwick, a renowned architect and master builder who is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Warwick, including parts of the historic Warwick Castle. Another figure from this period was Londin the Minstrel, a traveling musician and storyteller who entertained audiences across England with his songs and tales.
While the name Londin may have fallen out of common usage in more recent centuries, its origins and historical significance are deeply rooted in the Anglo-Saxon heritage of England and the early medieval period. The name's connection to settlements in forested areas and its appearance in various historical records and chronicles make it a unique and intriguing part of the rich tapestry of English naming traditions.
People
Londin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Londin 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
Londin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Londin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 146 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Londin 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 2,347,632 US residents.
Is Londin a common name?
We classify Londin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 147 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Londin most popular?
The single biggest year for Londin was 2011, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Londin is about 14 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 Londin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Londin a female name?
Yes, 95.9% of people registered as Londin in the SSA data are female. 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 Londin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Londin 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 Londin 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 have Londin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.