Landon
Landon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “long hill or ridge.” It ranked #127 in the United States in 2025. An Old English surname-turned-given name derived from 'lang dun,' meaning long hill.
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how do you pronounce Landon?
LAN-dun
where does the name Landon come from?
An English surname taken from a place name, generally understood as combining lang, meaning long, with dun, meaning hill or ridge — a long hill. The elements are among the commonest in English place names.
It gained popularity as a first name in the late 20th century in the United States.
how popular is this name?
Landon has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 81 years since 1882, and fell outside it for 63. It peaked at #33 in 2010, and ranked #127 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #127 |
| 2024 | #106 |
| 2023 | #96 |
| 2022 | #86 |
| 2021 | #73 |
| 2020 | #69 |
| 2019 | #63 |
| 2018 | #61 |
| 2017 | #57 |
| 2016 | #53 |
| 2010 | #33 |
| 2000 | #200 |
| 1990 | #326 |
| 1980 | #424 |
| 1970 | #791 |
| 1882 | #837 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Landon fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Landon
Landon has almost no history as a given name before the twentieth century, and its American rise is often linked to the actor Michael Landon, whose television work through the 1960s and 1970s kept the surname in view. It climbed into the American top forty during the 2000s.
who are famous people named Landon?
- Landon Carter (character from A Walk to Remember)
- Michael Landon (actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of Landon?
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Variants around the world
what names are similar to Landon?
what names go well with Landon?
Sibling names that share Landon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Landon
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon means “long hill or ridge”.
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Landen and Landyn.
How popular is the name Landon?
Landon ranked #127 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2010, at #33, and it has spent 81 years in the top 1,000 since 1882.
Is Landon a boy or girl name?
Landon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Landon?
Landon is pronounced LAN-dun, with 2 syllables.
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