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Landyn
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Old English· “variant of Landon, 'long hill'”
- Meaning
- variant of Landon, 'long hill'
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Old English
- Pronunciation
- LAN-dihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,126
- US babies 2025
- 190
- Best rank
- #365 (2012)
- Peak year
- 2012
Meaning and origin of Landyn
Landyn is an American (modern coinage) and Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Landon, 'long hill'”.
Landyn is a modern American spelling of Landon, an English surname taken from place names meaning long hill in Old English. Landon became a popular first name in the United States in the late twentieth century, and variants such as Landen and Landyn followed. The y spelling gives the name a slightly more contemporary look without changing its sound. Landyn feels friendly, outdoorsy and easygoing. Lan and Lanny are simple nicknames, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names. It works well in families who like surname-style names.
Popularity over time
Landyn first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 21 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #365 in 2012, the same year it reached its highest count of 830 babies. In 2025, 190 babies were named Landyn, and it ranked #1,126 nationally. That is 72% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,603 in 2000, #371 in 2010, and #1,126 in 2025. Of the 11,887 US boys named Landyn since records began, 56% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 3,281 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dexter, Kellan, Kolton, Kamden, and Kellen.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Landyn ranked highest in Mississippi, Maryland, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #398 | 8 |
| Maryland | #542 | 9 |
| Louisiana | #567 | 8 |
| Iowa | #636 | 5 |
| Kentucky | #676 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 89% of US babies named Landyn over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Landyn is usually pronounced LAN-dihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-yn”.
Middle names for Landyn
A few middle names that flow with Landyn: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Landyn
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Landyn mean?
Landyn is an American (modern coinage) and Old English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Landon, 'long hill'”.
What is the origin of the name Landyn?
Landyn has modern American and Old English roots. Landyn is a modern American spelling of Landon, an English surname taken from place names meaning long hill in Old English.
Is Landyn a popular name?
Not especially. Landyn ranked #1,126 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Landyn a boy or girl name?
Landyn is mainly a boy's name. About 89% of US babies named Landyn over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Landyn?
Landyn is usually pronounced LAN-dihn. 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