Landis
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,200 in 1907
11 babies were named Landis in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,339 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1907–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Landis you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Landis, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Landis would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLandis first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1907, when it ranked #1,200. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLandis was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 156,250.
- TrendLandis has slipped 2,339 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Landis
Landis is a boy name of American and English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-dis”. US birth records list Landis for boys from 1907 to 2025, in 116 of those 119 years. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked #1,200 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 | 73,350 boys |
| 1910s | 14 | 72,150 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 62,657 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 84,531 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 70,175 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 98,814 boys |
| 1960s | 8.4 | 118,343 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 98,328 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 80,906 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 88,889 boys |
| 2000s | 14 | 69,300 boys |
| 2010s | 16 | 61,275 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,931 boys |
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- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Landis
What is the origin of the name Landis?
Landis has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Landis a boy or girl name?
Landis is a boy name.
How popular is the name Landis?
Landis ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1907 (#1,200).