Long

Boy name

Long has been given to 1,909 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It peaked in 1988.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,909

Peak year

1988 (133 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1975

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Long — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Lonagirl

10,924 babies since 1880

Lonboy

9,856 babies since 1880

Lonigirl

3,878 babies since 1943

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Tyrinboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Long?

Long has been given to 1,909 babies in the U.S. since 1975. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Long peak?

Long peaked in 1988, when 133 babies were given the name.

Is Long a girl or boy name?

Long is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Long are boys).

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