Langdon
Langdon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Long hill or long down.
Origin and history
Langdon is an English name derived from a habitational surname meaning long hill. It historically originated as a place name in England before transitioning into a given name. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,156 babies in the United States have been named Langdon since 1880. It ranks #3538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 89 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Langdon
- Langdon Warner: Archaeologist, Art Historian
Fun facts
- The name derives from Old English words 'lang' meaning long and 'dūn' meaning hill or down.
- The surname is widely recognized due to Dan Brown's fictional character Robert Langdon in The Da Vinci Code.