Landen
How to say it: LAN-dun · /ˈlændən/
From the long hill or open land; modern variant of Landon, an English surname-turned-given name.
Landen was the 121st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 212 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #210 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #121 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 212 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,022 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #210 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Built almost wholly in the last forty years, Landen reached the 2000s at full strength. Now at #121 and well below its peak, it looks likely to fall a little more.
What goes with it
Mellow and rolling over two syllables, Landen leans soft and grounded. Hudson matches that sturdy current.
Nicknames
- Land
- Lan
Honouring a Landen in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Landen is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Landen
- Landen Lucas (born 1993)American basketball player
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