Declining since 2007, #1,044 for boys today.
Popularity of Landen since 1969
Babies named Landen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 58 |
| 1980s | 227 |
| 1990s | 1,035 |
| 2000s | 12,337 |
| 2010s | 11,074 |
| 2020s | 2,082 |
Meaning & origin
Landen entered the U.S. baby name scene in 1969, but its popularity truly took off in the early 2000s, peaking at a rank well within the top 300 in 2008. Since 2007, its usage has been gradually declining; as of 2025 it sits at rank 1,044, with approximately 1 in 8,057 boys receiving the name. The name has seen notable concentration in states like South Carolina, Oregon, and Michigan. Landen is a modern creation, likely influenced by the phonetic appeal of names like Kaden and Jaiden that were fashionable at its peak. While its etymology is uncertain, its contemporary sound keeps it firmly in the category of modern American coinages.
Landen first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1969, with a notable rise in popularity during the early 2000s. It is generally considered a modern coinage, probably formed by blending a surname-like sound (such as Landon) with the trendy -en suffix seen in names like Kaden and Jaiden. No clear historical derivation exists, but it may have been influenced by the English surname Landon, which derives from an Old English place name meaning 'long hill'.
Where Landen is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Land, Lanny
Variants: Landon
Sibling names for Landen
Names that share Landen's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Landen
Names whose popularity has moved with Landen's over the last 50 years.
