Landon
Landon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Long hill or ridge.
Origin and history
Landon is an English surname turned given name derived from an Old English place name. It originally referred to someone living near a long hill or ridge. The name gained widespread popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
186,603 babies in the United States have been named Landon since 1880. It ranks #195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #90.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.4 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- NC (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 223 |
| 1920-1930 | 357 |
| 1930-1940 | 477 |
| 1940-1950 | 318 |
| 1950-1960 | 337 |
| 1960-1970 | 682 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,912 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,966 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,510 |
| 2000-2010 | 61,132 |
| 2010-2019 | 79,325 |
| 2020-2029 | 23,240 |
Famous people named Landon
- Landon Donovan: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Landon Collins: Athlete, Football Player
- Landon Liboiron: Actor
Nicknames
Lando, Landy
Fun facts
- The name comes from Old English words 'lang' (long) and 'dūn' (hill or ridge).
- While historically used predominantly as a surname, Landon surged as a popular masculine given name in the United States starting around the 1990s.