Landon
Meaninglong hill · Old English
- US rank
- #127
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #33 in 2010
2,840 babies were named Landon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 58 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Landon you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 601 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Landon, 2,840 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Landon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLandon first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2010, when it ranked #33. Today it's #127, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLandon has slipped 58 places over the last five years and now sits at #127. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLandon is most popular in Delaware, where it ranks #48, followed by New Hampshire (#61) and Rhode Island (#66). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Landon means “long hill”.
About the name Landon
Landon is a boy name of English origin meaning “long hill”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-don”. US birth records list Landon for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 135 of those 144 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #33 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #127, with 2,840 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 1,944,444 girls |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 591,716 girls |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 178,253 girls |
| 1990s | 9.7 | 102,881 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 67,705 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 46,147 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 42,313 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 40 | 24,768 boys |
| 1890s | 36 | 27,571 boys |
| 1900s | 34 | 29,665 boys |
| 1910s | 33 | 30,618 boys |
| 1920s | 32 | 30,874 boys |
| 1930s | 45 | 22,095 boys |
| 1940s | 22 | 45,455 boys |
| 1950s | 17 | 59,559 boys |
| 1960s | 36 | 27,824 boys |
| 1970s | 116 | 8,613 boys |
| 1980s | 322 | 3,106 boys |
| 1990s | 646 | 1,547 boys |
| 2000s | 3,036 | 329 boys |
| 2010s | 4,205 | 238 boys |
| 2020s | 2,240 | 446 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Landon
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon means “long hill” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Landon a boy or girl name?
Landon is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Landon?
Landon ranked #127 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,840 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#33).