Landon
Landon first appears in US records in 1882. It peaked in 2010, when 10,483 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,840.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Landon popular?
Declining Landon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
| 2020s | 23,240 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 79,325 | |
| 2000s | 61,132 | |
| 1990s | 12,510 | |
| 1980s | 5,966 | |
| 1970s | 1,912 | |
| 1960s | 682 | |
| 1950s | 337 | |
| 1940s | 318 | |
| 1930s | 477 | |
| 1920s | 357 | |
| 1910s | 223 | |
| 1900s | 47 | |
| 1890s | 42 | |
| 1880s | 35 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Landon mean?
Landon comes from an English surname and place name meaning “long hill.” A surname-name, it climbed the US charts through the 2000s.
Variants & spellings
- Landen
- Landyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon means Long hill. Landon comes from an English surname and place name meaning “long hill.” A surname-name, it climbed the US charts through the 2000s.
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Landon?
Landon is pronounced “LAN-dun.”
Is Landon a boy or a girl name?
Landon is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Landon a popular name right now?
Landon is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2010 peak.
How popular is the name Landon?
In 2025, Landon ranked #127 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Landon most popular?
Landon was most popular in 2010, when about 10,483 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Landon?
Names similar to Landon include Carter, Ralph, Grayson, Hudson, Jackson.
What names go well with Landon?
English names that pair well with Landon include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.