Boy nameCurrently #3,845 in the USRising
Long
//ˈlɔŋ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19884 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Long's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Long's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Long |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 30 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 67 |
| 1981 | 71 |
| 1982 | 85 |
| 1983 | 80 |
| 1984 | 66 |
| 1985 | 59 |
| 1986 | 68 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 133 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 48 |
| 1992 | 59 |
| 1993 | 66 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 53 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 101 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 31 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 84 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 29 |
Long through the decades
- Long peaked in 1988, when 133 babies were named Long in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Long has fallen 50% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Long currently ranks #3,845 in the US and is on the rise.