Lando
Lando is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Land or territory; also a short form of Orlando or Rolando.
Origin and history
Lando is a name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning land or territory, and is also used as a short form of Rolando or Orlando. In the United States, it historically saw sparse usage but experienced a notable surge in popularity in recent years, heavily influenced by pop culture.
Popularity in the United States
751 babies in the United States have been named Lando since 1880. It ranks #3925 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1529.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.4 %)
- TX (27.2 %)
- FL (13.1 %)
- IL (3.7 %)
- PA (3.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 15 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 399 |
Famous people named Lando
- Lando Norris: Racing Driver
- Lando Fiorini: Actor, Singer
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread pop culture recognition through the iconic character Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise.
- Pope Lando was bishop of Rome for a brief period in the early 10th century.
- British racing driver Lando Norris has raised the profile of the name internationally in sports.