Landry Unisex

Popularity: #711 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: LAN-dree //ˈlændri//

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: 'landowner'; English: 'from the land'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Landry has its roots in the Old Germanic name "Landric," which is composed of the elements "land," meaning "land" or "territory," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "power." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning into Old French as "Landeric" before being anglicized to Landry in English. The name was introduced to England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became associated with the Anglo-Norman nobility and subsequently spread among the general populace.

Historically, the name Landry is linked to notable figures, including Saint Landry of Paris, a 7th-century bishop who played a significant role in the early Christian church in France. His contributions to the establishment of monasteries and the promotion of Christianity in the region helped solidify the name's presence in medieval France.

The name also appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its use among the nobility and clergy during the Middle Ages. Culturally, Landry has been associated with themes of leadership and stewardship, resonating with its etymological roots.

The name's connection to land and rulership evokes a sense of authority and responsibility, which may have contributed to its endurance over the centuries. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Landy" have emerged in some cultures, further illustrating the name's adaptability and continued relevance in various contexts.

Overall, Landry's historical significance and linguistic evolution underscore its importance in the tapestry of European naming traditions.

Famous people named Landry

In this section, you will find notable people named Landry. 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 Landry who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Landry who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Landry Jones is a former professional American football quarterback best known for playing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oklahoma Sooners.

Landry Shamet is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Phoenix Suns and Wichita State Shockers.

Fictional characters named Landry

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Landry Clarke is a fictional character from the TV series Friday Night Lights. He is a high school student and a close friend of the main characters, navigating the challenges of adolescence in a small Texas town.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Landry, 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 Landry. 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 Landry was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Landry has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Missouri.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Landry 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 Landry 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 Landry.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 508 229 279
2024 336 136 200
2023 365 153 212
2022 436 188 248
2021 490 220 270
2020 534 231 303
2019 524 234 290
2018 579 228 351
2017 605 258 347
2016 613 286 327
2015 559 262 297
2014 547 273 274
2013 531 296 235
2012 605 353 252
2011 503 287 216
2010 439 231 208
2009 371 169 202
2008 301 145 156
2007 273 109 164
2006 239 96 143
2005 209 71 138
2004 237 88 149
2003 182 80 102
2002 142 71 71
2001 161 77 84
2000 158 86 72
1999 103 46 57
1998 107 44 63
1997 56 33 23
1996 69 44 25
1995 64 48 16
1994 52 37 15
1993 44 37 7
1992 43 38 5
1991 34 29 5
1990 39 30 9
1989 42 31 11
1988 27 27 0
1987 40 35 5
1986 25 25 0
1985 21 15 6
1984 19 14 5
1983 13 13 0
1982 22 22 0
1981 20 20 0
1980 19 19 0
1979 11 11 0
1978 11 11 0
1977 16 16 0
1976 7 7 0
1975 9 9 0
1974 14 14 0
1973 13 13 0
1972 13 13 0
1971 22 22 0
1970 13 13 0
1969 9 9 0
1967 8 8 0
1966 7 7 0
1965 9 9 0
1963 6 6 0
1962 7 7 0
1961 9 9 0
1960 5 5 0
1957 13 13 0
1956 6 6 0
1955 6 6 0
1954 6 6 0
1953 8 8 0
1952 8 8 0
1951 9 9 0
1950 14 14 0
1949 12 12 0
1948 10 10 0
1947 9 9 0
1946 6 6 0
1944 7 7 0
1943 7 7 0
1942 10 10 0
1941 6 6 0
1939 5 5 0
1938 7 7 0
1935 7 7 0
1932 7 7 0
1930 6 6 0
1929 7 7 0
1928 7 7 0
1927 11 11 0
1926 8 8 0
1921 7 7 0
1920 5 5 0
1919 7 7 0
1917 5 5 0

Top States for Landry (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
TX 73
29%
LA 39
15%
TN 23
9%
OH 20
8%
MS 18
7%
OK 16
6%
AL 14
6%
AR 10
4%
GA 8
3%
IA 7
3%
MO 5
2%
FL 5
2%
NC 5
2%
IN 5
2%
KY 5
2%