Landon Baby boy name meaning, origin, and popularity

Traditionally a last name in English, Landon means "long hill" or "ridge." It began gaining popularity in the United States as a first name in the 1990s and has remained steady on the baby name charts ever since.

Landon is a solid choice for parents who are drawn to names ending in "den" or "don." And while it resembles other wildly popular "-den" names like Brayden or Jayden, Landon stands out for its more old-fashioned sound. Plus, it's simple to pronounce and spell, reducing the chances of people mispronouncing it throughout your child's life.

This two-syllable name is pronounced "LAN-duhn" and doesn't have too many alternate spellings, though you may occasionally see it spelled as Landin, Landen, or Landyn. Possible nicknames for Landon include Lan, Lando, Land, and Lanny. It's traditionally considered a boy name – but don't let that stop you if you're looking for a strong name with unisex potential.

Landon has remained a consistently popular boy name through the years. It's been in the top 1,000 baby names since the early 1900s, and has steadily increased in the rankings. It jumped into the top 100 in 2003 and peaked at number 33 in 2010. It's experienced a slight decline since then, but remains in the top 100.

BabyCenter parents are also drawn to the name, ranking it in the top 70 boy names since 2019. (BabyCenter's ranking is based on data from hundreds of thousands of parents who share their baby's name with us.)

The name Landon appeals to a wide range of parents with varying backgrounds. Given its classic yet trendy feel, you can expect Landon to stick around for years to come.