Landry
Landry is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the land or powerful in the country.
Origin and history
Landry originates as a French surname and masculine given name derived from the Germanic name Landric, composed of elements meaning 'land' and 'ruler'. While traditionally a surname or male name in Europe, Landry has gained popularity in the United States as a unisex name, particularly for girls in recent decades. Its usage reflects the modern American trend of transferring surnames to given names.
Popularity in the United States
5,842 babies in the United States have been named Landry since 1880. It ranks #2230 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #952.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.5 %)
- LA (10.7 %)
- TN (5.3 %)
- OK (4.2 %)
- GA (4.1 %)
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 | 27 |
| 1990-2000 | 225 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,281 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,797 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,512 |
Famous people named Landry
- Landry Bender: Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Germanic Landric, combining 'lant' (land) and 'ric' (ruler or powerful).
- Originally a French masculine name and surname, Landry has increasingly been chosen for baby girls in the United States since the late 20th century.