Lander
Boy name · English · Greek · Spanish
- US rank
- #2,991
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,225 in 1949
41 babies were named Lander in the US in 2025. It has climbed 353 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lander you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 41,667 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lander, 41 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lander would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLander first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1949, when it reached #2,225.
- Then vs nowLander is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 41,667.
- TrendLander has climbed 353 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,991. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lander
Lander is a boy name of English, Greek and Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-der”. US birth records list Lander for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 88 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1949, when it ranked #2,225 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,991, with 41 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.1 | 140,281 boys |
| 1920s | 5.0 | 200,401 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 228,833 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 1950s | 3.7 | 269,542 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 558,659 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 1980s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 1990s | 4.8 | 207,039 boys |
| 2000s | 9.9 | 101,317 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 67,024 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,733 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lander
What is the origin of the name Lander?
Lander has English, Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lander a boy or girl name?
Lander is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lander?
Lander ranked #2,991 for US boys in 2025, given to 41 babies. Its best year was 1949 (#2,225).