Landan
Landan is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Long hill.
Origin and history
Landan is a modern spelling variant of the English surname and given name Landon. Etymologically, it derives from Old English elements meaning 'long hill'. In the United States, it is used as a less common alternative to the traditional Landon.
Popularity in the United States
2,391 babies in the United States have been named Landan since 1880. It ranks #2653 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.3 %)
- OH (10.2 %)
- TN (8.6 %)
- IN (7.1 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 216 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,105 |
| 2010-2019 | 828 |
| 2020-2029 | 159 |
Fun facts
- Landan is an alternative spelling of Landon, which gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s.
- Like many English place-name surnames, it originally described someone living near a long ridge or hill.