NAME PROFILE
Lon
Lon is an English name, likely a diminutive of Alonzo or Lawrence, meaning 'noble' or 'from Laurentum.' it is a short, sturdy name that suggests a personality of competence, self-reliance, and straightforward honesty.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,856 |
| Gender | Male (51% / 49%) |
| Peak year | 1948 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 27%CA — 24%OH — 16%MI — 16%IL — 16%
Notable People
Lon Chaney (Actor) · Lon Chaney Jr. (Actor) · Lon Kruger (Coach) · Lonnie Smith (Athlete) · Lon Nol (Politician)
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