Londo
A masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly from an old English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Londo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Londo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Londo births was 1929 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Londo. 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 Londo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1929
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1929 SSA rank
#4,318
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Londo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Londo 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 Londo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Londo
The name Londo is believed to have originated from the Sindhi language, which is primarily spoken in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. It is thought to be derived from the word "loon," which means "salt" or "salty" in Sindhi. This suggests that the name may have been associated with people living in coastal regions or involved in salt production.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Londo was Londo Khan, a Sindhi ruler who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the region and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.
In the 16th century, there was a Sufi poet and mystic named Londo Shah who gained fame for his spiritual writings and teachings. His works were widely read and appreciated in the region, contributing to the popularity of the name.
Another notable figure was Londo Mallah, a Sindhi freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century. He was born in 1885 and actively participated in various protests and civil disobedience campaigns against British colonial rule.
In the realm of literature, Londo Darya was a celebrated Sindhi writer and poet from the 19th century. He is known for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Sindhi language and culture through his literary works.
Londo Amiri was a prominent Sindhi musician and composer who lived in the 20th century. He is credited with popularizing traditional Sindhi folk music and introducing it to a wider audience through his performances and recordings.
While the name Londo has its roots in the Sindhi language and culture, it has also been adopted by people of other ethnicities and regions over time. However, its historical significance and connections to the Sindhi heritage remain an integral part of its meaning and legacy.
People
Londo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Londo 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
Londo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Londo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Londo 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 - US residents.
Is Londo a common name?
We classify Londo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Londo most popular?
The single biggest year for Londo was 1929, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Londo is about 0 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 Londo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Londo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Londo 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 Londo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Londo 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 Londo 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 Americans are named Londo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.