Landdon
A masculine name derived from the English place name "land" and "don" meaning "ruler or chief".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Landdon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Landdon today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Landdon births was 2010 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Landdon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Landdon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2010
5 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2010 SSA rank
#13,459
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Landdon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Landdon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Landdon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Landdon
The given name Landdon has its origins in the ancient Brythonic Celtic language spoken in parts of what is now modern-day England and Wales. The name likely derives from the proto-Celtic root *landan, meaning "open land" or "glade." This root is also found in the Old English word landan, meaning "estate" or "territory."
The earliest recorded use of the name Landdon dates back to the 6th century CE, when it appears in the Welsh genealogical tract known as the Harleian Genealogies. Here, it is mentioned as the name of a minor ruler in the region of Powys, a former Welsh kingdom situated in eastern Wales.
In the 8th century, a figure named Landdon ap Rhiwallon is recorded as a prince of the Welsh kingdom of Morgannwg, which encompassed parts of present-day Glamorgan and Monmouthshire. This Landdon is noted in the Annales Cambriae, a medieval chronicle detailing the history of Wales and the surrounding areas.
The name also appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of medieval Welsh tales and myths. In the story of Culhwch and Olwen, a character named Landdon Llawr Cadas is listed among the warriors who accompany the hero Culhwch on his quest.
In the 12th century, a nobleman named Landdon de Ardudwy is mentioned in the Brut y Tywysogion, a chronicle of the princes of Wales. This Landdon held lands in the region of Meirionnydd, in what is now northwest Wales.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Landdon Gam, a 14th-century Welsh archer and soldier who fought alongside the forces of Edward the Black Prince during the Hundred Years' War. Landdon Gam is said to have distinguished himself in the Battle of Poitiers in 1356, where he helped secure a decisive victory for the English.
While the name Landdon has deep roots in the Celtic cultures of Britain, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its unique origins and connection to the ancient Welsh and Brythonic traditions have ensured its enduring place in the annals of British onomastics.
People
Landdon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Landdon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Landdon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Landdon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Landdon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Landdon a common name?
We classify Landdon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Landdon most popular?
The single biggest year for Landdon was 2010, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Landdon is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Landdon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Landdon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Landdon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Landdon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Landdon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Landdon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Landdon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.