Landon Boy

Popularity: #127 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAN-dən /ˈlændən/

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: long hill; Irish: from the grove

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Landon has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "land," meaning "land" or "ground," and "dun," which translates to "hill" or "fortress." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "long hill" or "hill on the land." The name appears in various forms throughout history, with its earliest instances found in medieval England, where it was used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The surname Landon was recorded as early as the 12th century, often associated with geographic locations or land ownership, reflecting the feudal society of the time.

Historically, the name Landon gained some prominence through its association with notable figures and places. For instance, Landon House was a significant establishment in the 18th century, and the name has been linked to various locations in England, such as Landon Hill in Kent.

The name also appears in literature and historical texts, contributing to its recognition. While it does not have a direct biblical connection, its linguistic roots resonate with the themes of land and heritage that are prevalent in many cultures.

Culturally, Landon embodies a sense of stability and connection to the earth, which has contributed to its endurance over the centuries. The name evokes imagery of pastoral landscapes and the natural world, aligning with traditional values of land ownership and agrarian life.

In addition, diminutive forms such as Lanny have emerged, though they are less commonly referenced in historical texts. Overall, Landon's historical significance and etymological roots reflect a deep connection to the land and its enduring legacy in English-speaking cultures.

Famous people named Landon

In this section, you will find notable people named Landon. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Landon who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Landon Donovan is a former professional soccer player best known for his time with LA Galaxy, the U.S. Men's National Team, and his performances in the FIFA World Cup.

Landon Cassill is a professional stock car racing driver best known for competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

Fictional characters named Landon

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Landon Carter is a fictional character from the novel and film A Walk to Remember. He is a high school student who undergoes a profound transformation after falling in love with a girl named Jamie Sullivan.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Landon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Landon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Landon was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Landon has ranked as high as #44 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and North Carolina.

In the past 5 years the name Landon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Landon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Landon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Landon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,868 2,840 28
2024 3,353 3,324 29
2023 3,697 3,655 42
2022 4,066 4,032 34
2021 4,655 4,606 49
2020 4,831 4,783 48
2019 5,560 5,512 48
2018 5,922 5,860 62
2017 6,423 6,358 65
2016 7,099 7,046 53
2015 7,980 7,948 32
2014 8,261 8,249 12
2013 8,778 8,752 26
2012 9,379 9,356 23
2011 9,790 9,761 29
2010 10,510 10,483 27
2009 10,195 10,169 26
2008 9,388 9,361 27
2007 9,129 9,103 26
2006 9,599 9,574 25
2005 7,133 7,110 23
2004 5,092 5,042 50
2003 4,439 4,412 27
2002 2,742 2,722 20
2001 1,904 1,881 23
2000 1,784 1,758 26
1999 1,731 1,715 16
1998 1,664 1,644 20
1997 1,561 1,545 16
1996 1,420 1,396 24
1995 1,242 1,224 18
1994 1,180 1,157 23
1993 1,140 1,120 20
1992 1,051 1,036 15
1991 930 913 17
1990 765 760 5
1989 765 752 13
1988 737 724 13
1987 674 658 16
1986 641 631 10
1985 617 605 12
1984 580 574 6
1983 580 580 0
1982 584 574 10
1981 505 493 12
1980 380 375 5
1979 402 391 11
1978 298 293 5
1977 260 255 5
1976 219 219 0
1975 212 212 0
1974 138 133 5
1973 82 82 0
1972 111 111 0
1971 108 108 0
1970 108 108 0
1969 110 110 0
1968 69 69 0
1967 66 66 0
1966 64 64 0
1965 72 72 0
1964 67 67 0
1963 66 66 0
1962 59 59 0
1961 60 60 0
1960 49 49 0
1959 34 34 0
1958 33 33 0
1957 37 37 0
1956 30 30 0
1955 26 26 0
1954 29 29 0
1953 31 31 0
1952 41 41 0
1951 37 37 0
1950 39 39 0
1949 24 24 0
1948 36 36 0
1947 32 32 0
1946 29 29 0
1945 23 23 0
1944 35 35 0
1943 39 34 5
1942 39 39 0
1941 25 25 0
1940 41 41 0
1939 35 35 0
1938 31 31 0
1937 60 60 0
1936 174 174 0
1935 46 46 0
1934 19 19 0
1933 18 18 0
1932 35 35 0
1931 20 20 0
1930 39 39 0
1929 29 29 0
1928 37 37 0
1927 36 36 0
1926 35 35 0
1925 17 17 0
1924 38 38 0
1923 49 49 0
1922 42 42 0
1921 43 43 0
1920 31 31 0
1919 36 36 0
1918 25 25 0
1917 24 24 0
1916 37 37 0
1915 28 28 0
1914 30 30 0
1913 21 21 0
1912 11 11 0
1911 6 6 0
1910 5 5 0
1909 10 10 0
1908 5 5 0
1907 5 5 0
1904 6 6 0
1903 9 9 0
1902 5 5 0
1900 7 7 0
1899 8 8 0
1898 7 7 0
1895 6 6 0
1894 5 5 0
1893 7 7 0
1892 9 9 0
1887 7 7 0
1886 5 5 0
1885 5 5 0
1884 6 6 0
1883 6 6 0
1882 6 6 0

Top States for Landon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 320
10%
TX 279
8%
FL 195
6%
NY 187
6%
PA 148
4%
OH 137
4%
GA 125
4%
MI 115
3%
NC 108
3%
IL 101
3%
NJ 99
3%
VA 98
3%
MA 84
3%
IN 80
2%
CO 79
2%
WA 77
2%
MD 74
2%
TN 74
2%
WI 67
2%
AL 64
2%
SC 63
2%
MN 58
2%
AZ 57
2%
MO 57
2%
KY 48
1%
CT 48
1%
OR 45
1%
LA 37
1%
UT 36
1%
IA 33
1%
MS 29
1%
KS 28
1%
OK 26
1%
NV 26
1%
WV 26
1%
AR 22
1%
RI 20
1%
NM 17
1%
DE 17
1%
ME 16
0%
ID 15
0%
NE 15
0%
NH 11
0%
HI 9
0%
SD 9
0%
MT 8
0%
AK 7
0%
ND 7
0%
VT 7
0%