Lon
Lon is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and ready; short form of Alonzo or Lonnie.
Origin and history
Lon is typically a short form of Alonzo, Lonnie, or Lonzo, ultimately deriving from Germanic roots meaning noble and ready. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century in the U.S. but is now rarely given as an official full name.
Popularity in the United States
9,836 babies in the United States have been named Lon since 1880. It ranks #1208 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
- IL (7.1 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 491 |
| 1890-1900 | 314 |
| 1900-1910 | 170 |
| 1910-1920 | 420 |
| 1920-1930 | 664 |
| 1930-1940 | 648 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,452 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,396 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,723 |
| 1970-1980 | 898 |
| 1980-1990 | 367 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 78 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Lon
- Lon Chaney: Actor, Makeup Artist
- Lon Chaney Jr.: Actor
- Lon Warneke: Baseball Player, Umpire
Fun facts
- Lon originally gained traction as a casual short form for Alonzo and Alphonso before becoming an independent given name.
- Silent film icon Lon Chaney Sr. helped make the name recognizable in early American pop culture.