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Landon
BoyEnglish, Old English· “long hill”
- Meaning
- long hill
- Origin
- English, Old English
- Pronunciation
- LAN-duhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #127
- US babies 2025
- 2,840
- Best rank
- #33 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Landon
Landon is an English and Old English name that means “long hill”.
Landon comes from an English surname based on place names meaning "long hill", from the Old English lang, "long", and dun, "hill". It came into use as a first name in the United States during the twentieth century and grew quickly in recent decades, fitting in with other two-syllable names ending in -on. Actor Michael Landon, star of Little House on the Prairie, made the surname familiar to American audiences. The name sounds friendly and easygoing, with a soft, modern rhythm. Landen is an alternative spelling, and the name pairs well with classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Landen.
Popularity over time
Landon first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 77 different years, starting in 1882. Its best national rank was #33 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 10,483 babies. In 2025, 2,840 babies were named Landon, and it ranked #127 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,310 in 1920, #1,153 in 1950, #424 in 1980, #200 in 2000, #33 in 2010, and #127 in 2025. Of the 186,603 US boys named Landon since records began, 43% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 61,132 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Brayden, Jeremiah, Chase, Elijah, and Aiden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Landon ranked highest in Delaware, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #51 | 17 |
| New Hampshire | #62 | 23 |
| Rhode Island | #70 | 15 |
| Michigan | #77 | 116 |
| Mississippi | #78 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Landon is usually pronounced LAN-duhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-on”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Landen.
Middle names for Landon
A few middle names that flow with Landon: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Landon
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon is an English and Old English name that means “long hill”.
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon has English and Old English roots. Landon comes from an English surname based on place names meaning "long hill", from the Old English lang, "long", and dun, "hill".
Is Landon a popular name?
Yes. Landon ranked #127 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Landon a boy or girl name?
Landon is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Landon?
Landon 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