Landin
Landin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Long hill or ridge.
Origin and history
Landin is a variant of the English surname and given name Landon, derived from Old English elements meaning long hill. It emerged in the United States as a contemporary spelling variation alongside the popularity of modern surname-derived names. While less common than Landon, Landin has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,667 babies in the United States have been named Landin since 1880. It ranks #2512 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1785.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.6 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- OH (10 %)
- MI (9 %)
- IN (8.9 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1990-2000 | 148 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,417 |
| 2010-2019 | 916 |
| 2020-2029 | 142 |
Fun facts
- Landin developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional Old English name Landon.
- The name originally indicated someone who lived near a long ridge or hill in medieval England.