Landon
How to say it: LAN-dun · /ˈlændən/
Long hill; from an English place name and surname derived from Old English 'lang dun'.
Landon was the 121st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,840 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, 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 | 2,840 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,022 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| 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
The 2010s marked the high point for Landon, with softer use since. Positioned far beneath that mark, a continued drift down is foreseen.
What goes with it
Mellow and smooth with soft flowing sounds. Weston complements it nicely.
Middle names that flow with Landon →
Nicknames
- Lando
- Lan
Honouring a Landon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Landon is about 1 in 43.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Landon
- Landon Donovan (born 1982)American soccer player
- Landon Liboiron (born 1991)Canadian actor
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