Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Langdon since 1911
Babies named Langdon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2005, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Langdon's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 89 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 75 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 228 |
| 2010s | 213 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Langdon is a rare English given name with a distinctly surname-like character. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911, but has never reached the top 1000, reflecting its persistent scarcity. Its peak year of usage was 1911, when it was recorded for only a handful of boys. Since 2010, the name has been on a falling trajectory, with each year's count even lower than the sparse figures of the early 2000s. The name originates from Old English elements meaning 'long hill', a meaning that resonates with its placename heritage. Despite its rarity, Langdon carries a scholarly, literary air, perhaps due to its association with the protagonist of Dan Brown's novels
Langdon is of English origin, derived from a habitational surname referring to places named Langdon, which in Old English means 'long hill' (lang 'long' + dun 'hill'). The name has been used as a given name since at least the 19th century, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lang
Sibling names for Langdon
Names that share Langdon's style, for a brother or sister.
