Landon
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Long hill, ridge
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #127 in 2025 with 2,840 babies born.
History: Landon is an English place name and surname derived from the Old English 'lang dun,' meaning long hill or ridge. It became a popular given name in the United States in the late 20th century, boosted by the fame of actor Michael Landon of Little House on the Prairie. It has remained a consistently popular boys' name.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Landon? About 1 in 1,161 babies born in 2025 were named Landon, or roughly 7.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Landon
What does the name Landon mean?
Landon means “Long hill, ridge” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Landon?
Landon has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Long hill, ridge”.
How popular is Landon?
Landon ranked #127 in 2025 — given to 2,840 babies that year.
When was Landon most popular?
Landon peaked in 2010 with 10,483 babies registered that year.
Is Landon a boy or girl name?
Landon is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Landons in registered births are male.
Is the name Landon rising or falling in popularity?
Landon has risen 3111 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3238 in 2020 to #127 in 2025.
How long has Landon been recorded?
Landon appears in birth records across 135 years — from 1882 through 2025.