Landry
Landry is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the land or powerful ruler.
Origin and history
Landry is derived from a Germanic personal name meaning 'ruler of the land,' which entered French usage before becoming an English surname and given name. Historically a rare choice, it has seen increased use in the United States in recent decades for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,879 babies in the United States have been named Landry since 1880. It ranks #1578 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1004.
States where it is most popular
- TX (32.3 %)
- LA (11.4 %)
- OK (4.5 %)
- TN (4.2 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 32 |
| 1940-1950 | 67 |
| 1950-1960 | 70 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 221 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 992 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,708 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,157 |
Famous people named Landry
- Landry Fields: Basketball player, Sports executive
- Landry Shamet: Basketball player
- Landry Bender: Actress
Fun facts
- Saint Landry of Paris was celebrated in the 7th century for his charitable work and building a hospital for the poor.
- Originally used mainly as a French and Acadian surname, Landry transitioned into a unisex given name in North America.