Holding steady.
Popularity of Landra since 1940
Babies named Landra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Landra's real moment was 1980.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 56 |
| 1950s | 84 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Landra is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1940. It reached its highest usage in 1980, but even then it never entered the top 1000, making it a distinctive choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no recent revival. Its origins are modern and creative, likely formed by combining elements from familiar names like Sandra or Lana, or as a feminization of the surname Landry. Given its obscurity, Landra does not have strong associations with any particular region or cultural group within the United States.
Landra appears to be a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names such as Lana or Sandra. It shares a phonetic similarity with Landry, a surname of French origin, but no direct etymological connection is established. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1980, suggesting it was part of a trend toward creative feminine names with the -dra suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny, Andra, Lana
Variants: Landria, Landrah
Sibling names for Landra
Names that share Landra's style, for a brother or sister.
