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Landen
BoyEnglish, Old English· “long hill”
- Meaning
- long hill
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- LAN-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,045
- US babies 2025
- 212
- Best rank
- #199 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Landen
Landen is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “long hill”.
Landen is a variant spelling of Landon, an English surname taken from place names built on the Old English lang, long, and dun, hill. A family named Landon would originally have come from one of these long-hill settlements. As a first name Landen belongs to the large modern group of two-syllable boy names ending in an n sound, alongside Brandon, Jaden and Hayden. The spelling with -en gives it a slightly softer look than Landon while keeping the same pronunciation. Lan and Denny are possible nicknames, though most families use the name in full.
Other spellings with the same sound: Landon.
Popularity over time
Landen first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1997. Its best national rank was #199 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,976 babies. In 2025, 212 babies were named Landen, and it ranked #1,045 nationally. That is 79% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,529 in 1980, #714 in 2000, #206 in 2010, and #1,045 in 2025. Of the 26,819 US boys named Landen since records began, 46% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 11,074 babies. Since 2010, 13,156 more have been named Landen.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Israel, Jaylen, Keegan, Braylon, and Damien.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Landen ranked highest in South Carolina, Michigan, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #585 | 8 |
| Michigan | #625 | 13 |
| Washington | #664 | 10 |
| Oregon | #671 | 5 |
| Colorado | #726 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Landen over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Landen is usually pronounced LAN-duhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-en”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Landon.
Middle names for Landen
A few middle names that flow with Landen: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Landen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Landen mean?
Landen is an English and Old English name that is usually said to mean “long hill”.
What is the origin of the name Landen?
Landen has English and Old English roots. Landen is a variant spelling of Landon, an English surname taken from place names built on the Old English lang, long, and dun, hill.
Is Landen a popular name?
Not especially. Landen ranked #1,045 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Landen a boy or girl name?
Landen is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Landen over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Landen?
Landen is usually pronounced LAN-duhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings