Holding steady.
Popularity of Landy since 1917
Babies named Landy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 29 |
| 1930s | 0 | 29 |
| 1940s | 0 | 55 |
| 1950s | 11 | 136 |
| 1960s | 10 | 91 |
| 1970s | 27 | 71 |
| 1980s | 53 | 64 |
| 1990s | 52 | 59 |
| 2000s | 60 | 35 |
| 2010s | 31 | 32 |
| 2020s | 11 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Landy is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1917. Its peak year came in 1956, and since then it has maintained a stable but low level of usage, never cracking the top 1000. The name's trajectory shows it has remained a consistent but uncommon choice, likely as a variant of Landon or a nickname for longer names. While no top states are reported for Landy, it has been used sporadically across the country. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking a name that feels familiar yet uncommon.
Landy is a name of uncertain origin, likely a variant or diminutive of Landon, which derives from an Old English surname meaning 'long hill' or 'ridge'. It may also be a pet form of names like Orlando or Roland. The name has seen occasional use in the United States since the early 20th century.
“Landy” around the world
Where Landy lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lanny
Variants: Lande, Landi, Landie
Sibling names for Landy
Names that share Landy's style, for a brother or sister.
