Long
Every Long since 1975 — 1,909 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Long
Long is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,152 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,909 American babies have been named Long. Its peak came in 1988, when 133 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Long stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Long year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,152 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,752 |
| 2023 | 10 | #8,043 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,739 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,598 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,869 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,318 |
| 2017 | 7 | #10,358 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,924 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,394 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,919 |
| 2012 | 84 | #1,780 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,859 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,928 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,525 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,835 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,589 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,447 |
| 2005 | 21 | #4,280 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,375 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3,083 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,518 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,598 |
| 2000 | 101 | #1,286 |
| 1995 | 53 | #1,696 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,601 |
| 1985 | 59 | #1,251 |
| 1980 | 67 | #1,108 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,350 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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Famous people named Long
- Long John Baldry Singer · 1941–2005
- Long Qingquan Athlete · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Long in 2025?
Long ranked #13,152 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Long?
1,909 babies have been named Long in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Long most popular?
Long peaked in 1988, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Long a boy or girl name?
Long is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Long rising or falling?
Long has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Long?
Well-known people named Long include Long John Baldry (singer), Long Qingquan (athlete).