boys' name · peaked 1968

Lonn

Every Lonn since 1940 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
00.010.010.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1968Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Lonn
Peak year
1968
19 babies
All-time total
391
since 1940

The story of Lonn

Lonn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1940, 391 American babies have been named Lonn. Its peak came in 1968, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lonn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Lonn year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980 9 #4,365
1975 12 #3,170
1970 15 #2,461
1965 14 #2,229
1960 16 #2,092
1955 13 #2,272
1950 11 #2,385
1945
1940 5 #3,743
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Lonn in 2025?

Lonn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Lonn?

391 babies have been named Lonn in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Lonn most popular?

Lonn peaked in 1968, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Lonn a boy or girl name?

Lonn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Lonn rising or falling?

Lonn has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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