Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Landon.
National Rank (2025)
#127
All-Time Peak Rank
#33 (2010)
Total U.S. Births
186,603
Unisex Distribution99.4% Boy / 0.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Landon Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Landon
According to SSA data, Landon achieved its highest historical rank of #33 in 2010. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2010 with 10,483 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 64.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 119 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Landon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-64.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,483Births in 2010
Years in Top 100
21yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
119Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:35
1890s:42
1900s:47
1910s:223
1920s:357
1930s:477
1940s:318
1950s:337
1960s:682
1970s:1,912
1980s:5,966
1990s:12,510
2000s:61,132
2010s:79,325
2020s:23,240
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLan-don
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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