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Lon

Pronunciation: [ l-AHN ]

Boy Name #30,059 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lon is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AHN.

Parents who love the name Lon often also consider Kristine, Wash, Buz .

Popularity Over Time

#30,059
Current Rank
Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#30,059
Total SSA Count
5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lon

Is Lon a boy or girl name?
Lon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30059. As a girl name, it is ranked #67377. Lon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lon?
Lon is pronounced l-AHN.
How popular is the name Lon?
Lon is currently ranked #30059 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Lon a common or rare name?
Lon is an uncommon name, ranked #30059 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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