Landon
Landon is an English surname-turned-first-name derived from the Old English words meaning 'long hill' or 'ridge.' It has a distinctly American feel, having transitioned from a place name and surname to a popular given name in the late 20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,628. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 9,761
- 2012: 9,356
- 2013: 8,752
- 2014: 8,249
- 2015: 7,948
- 2016: 7,046
- 2017: 6,358
- 2018: 5,860
- 2019: 5,512
- 2020: 4,783
- 2021: 4,606
- 2022: 4,032
- 2023: 3,655
- 2024: 3,324
- 2025: 2,840
- 2026 (projected): 2,628
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
- •Has a modern surname-style appeal without being too trendy
- •The alternative spelling 'Landen' is also used but less common
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Famous People
Landon Donovan
Professional soccer player and U.S. national team legend
Michael Landon
Actor known for 'Little House on the Prairie' and 'Bonanza'
Landon Collins
NFL safety
Landon Liboiron
Canadian actor
Statistics
186,603
Total births since 1880
2010
Peak year
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