Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Landis since 1907
Babies named Landis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Landis's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 6 |
| 1910s | 0 | 94 |
| 1920s | 0 | 176 |
| 1930s | 0 | 125 |
| 1940s | 27 | 211 |
| 1950s | 29 | 203 |
| 1960s | 0 | 163 |
| 1970s | 11 | 170 |
| 1980s | 50 | 229 |
| 1990s | 58 | 219 |
| 2000s | 76 | 289 |
| 2010s | 10 | 307 |
| 2020s | 0 | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Landis is a rare given name with English origins, originally a surname derived from Germanic elements meaning 'glade' or 'clearing.' The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1907 and saw its peak popularity that same year. As of 2025, it ranks 7,194th in usage, with roughly 1 in 155,280 male newborns receiving the name. Its trajectory has remained stable over the decades, never experiencing a significant revival. While it does not have strong associations with any particular state, Landis may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive surname-style name with a natural meaning.
Landis is an English surname of Germanic origin, derived from the Middle High German 'lant' meaning 'land' and 'is' a diminutive suffix, ultimately referring to a small piece of land or a clearing. It was brought to America by early settlers and later adopted as a given name, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny, Andy
Sibling names for Landis
Names that share Landis's style, for a brother or sister.
