Lon
Pronunciation: [ l-AHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,677 babies have been named Lon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lon is past its peak , currently ranked #30,059 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,059
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Lon
Lon is a boy name .
Is Lon a boy or girl name? Lon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,059 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,377. Lon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lon is currently ranked #30,059 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lon include London, Lonnie, Long, Londyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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