Landry
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Manly and brave — courage with strength of character
Origin: French/Portuguese
Popularity: Ranked #935 in 2025 with 279 babies born.
History: Landry surged in the 2010s, connected to Tom Landry, the legendary Dallas Cowboys coach. The surname-to-first-name trend is quintessentially American. Landry represents the deep connection between American football and American naming culture.
Similar names: landree, landrey, landri, landrie, lander, leandra, landy, leander
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Landry? About 1 in 6,552 babies born in 2025 were named Landry, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Landry
What does the name Landry mean?
Landry means “Manly and brave — courage with strength of character” from French/Portuguese roots.
What is the origin of the name Landry?
Landry has French/Portuguese origin. The traditional meaning is “Manly and brave — courage with strength of character”.
How popular is Landry?
Landry ranked #933 in 2025 — given to 279 babies that year.
When was Landry most popular?
Landry peaked in 2012 with 353 babies registered that year.
Is Landry a boy or girl name?
Landry is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 50% of Landrys are boys and 50% are girls.
Is the name Landry rising or falling in popularity?
Landry has fallen 50 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #883 in 2020 to #933 in 2025.
How long has Landry been recorded?
Landry appears in birth records across 93 years — from 1917 through 2025.