Londyn
Londyn is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From London; derived from the Celtic placename Londinium, likely meaning 'place at the navigable river'.
Origin and history
Londyn is a contemporary American spelling variation of the English place name London. It derived popularity from the trend of using major world cities as given names, often adopting the 'y' spelling for a modern stylistic flair. In recent years, it has become a common choice for young girls in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
27,245 babies in the United States have been named Londyn since 1880. It ranks #882 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #244.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.3 %)
- GA (7.9 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- NC (5.4 %)
- CA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 8 |
| 1990-2000 | 206 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,535 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,005 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,491 |
Fun facts
- Londyn is an inventive alternative spelling of London, reflecting a late 20th and early 21st-century preference for inserting 'y' into classic names.
- The root placename London originates from Roman Londinium, which itself likely stems from an ancient pre-Celtic or Celtic river root.