Holding steady.
Popularity of Landrum since 1913
Babies named Landrum per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 14 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Landrum is a rarity among American given names. First recorded in 1913, it saw its peak usage that very same year, never exceeding 5 annual births. Its trajectory has remained stable, with occasional appearances in the decades since. As a surname-derived first name, Landrum fits a pattern common in the early 1900s: parents pulling family names into the given-name pool. With no recorded top states and a one-in-N ratio too small to calculate, Landrum is a truly uncommon choice, appealing to those seeking a distinctive sound with a straightforward English-language etymology.
Landrum is derived from an English surname, likely originating from a place name. The first element may come from Old English "land" (land) or "lanu" (lane), combined with "rum" (room, space) or "ham" (homestead, village). It has been used as a given name primarily in the United States since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny, Drum
Sibling names for Landrum
Names that share Landrum's style, for a brother or sister.
