Lon Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lon has Welsh origins, meaning 'path' or 'way'. It evolved from names like Alonzo and Roland, maintaining a straightforward character. It does not have biblical relevance. Lon became more popular in the 20th century, and today it is viewed as a trendy name associated with a relaxed demeanor.
The name Lon is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lon has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lon' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 811th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 740th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 497th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 787th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2370th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8451st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11719th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Lon' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lon"
Pronunciation
/lɒn/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
Lon is derived from the Welsh word 'lon', which means 'path' or 'way'. It is also considered a diminutive of names like Alonzo or Roland.
Meaning
path, way
Language Evolution
Alonzo, Roland, Lon
Historical Usage
The name Lon gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, due to its simplicity and ease of pronunciation.
Variants & Derivatives
Alonzo, Roland, Lonnie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lon is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with a laid-back and friendly personality.
Famous People
Lon Chaney, Lonnie Donegan
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lon"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lon"
"Lon" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 811th of 7545 | 1,101 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 740th of 6773 | 1,300 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 497th of 7552 | 4,295 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 787th of 10718 | 1,698 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2370th of 16616 | 433 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8451st of 24088 | 117 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11719th of 23106 | 53 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Lon" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.03% 765th/1416 |
- |
29.75% 704th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.37% 655th/1546 |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
36.89% 868th/2353 |
37.30% 577th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
15.36% 342nd/2227 |
21.56% 524th/2430 |
29.76% 849th/2853 |
15.32% 425th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
21.18% 622nd/2937 |
24.29% 846th/3483 |
33.34% 1173rd/3518 |
19.81% 801st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
47.05% 2444th/5194 |
37.93% 2396th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lon" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Lon"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lon" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.