Landree
A French name derived from the Germanic elements "land" and "ric", meaning "ruler of the land".
Name Census estimates that about 910 living Americans carry the first name Landree. It is a predominantly female name (98.8% of registrations). The average person named Landree today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Landree births was 2018 (64 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Landree. 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.
People living today
910
~ 1 in 376,653 Americans
Peak year
2018
64 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2015 SSA rank
#4,513
Tracked since 1998
Gender
Gender distribution for Landree
Landree leans heavily female at 98.8% of total registrations, but 11 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Landree as a male name
- Ranked #13,217 in 2015
- 5 male births in 2015
- Peak: 2012 (6 births)
Landree as a female name
- Ranked #4,513 in 2024
- 31 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (64 births)
Popularity
Landree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Landree from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 515 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Landree remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Landree 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 Landree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Landrees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri recorded the most babies named Landree, while Tennessee, Indiana, Arkansas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Landree
The name Landree has its origins in the Old French language, stemming from the word "landry," which means "land" or "estate." The name first appeared during the Middle Ages, around the 12th century, and was primarily used in regions of northern France. It is believed to have been derived from the Germanic word "land," reflecting the connection to land ownership or rural areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landree can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Landree de Beaumont, who held estates in Normandy and England. This suggests that the name was already in use among the Norman nobility at that time.
During the 13th century, a French knight named Landree de Montfort gained recognition for his bravery and military prowess in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. His exploits were chronicled in contemporary manuscripts, further cementing the name's association with chivalry and warfare.
In the 15th century, a renowned French scholar and cleric named Landree de La Salle made significant contributions to the field of education. He established several schools and institutions for underprivileged children, earning him a reputation as a pioneer in educational reform.
Another notable figure bearing the name Landree was the French explorer and cartographer Landree Baudin, who lived from 1721 to 1803. He led several expeditions to the Indian Ocean and the coasts of Australia, mapping and charting new territories for the French colonial empire.
In the realm of literature, the name Landree appears in the works of the renowned French writer Victor Hugo. In his novel "Les Misérables," published in 1862, one of the minor characters is named Landree Gillenormand, a wealthy Parisian bourgeois.
While the name Landree has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through French emigration and cultural influence. However, its usage has remained relatively rare compared to other French names, maintaining a sense of historical and cultural significance.
People
Landree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Landree 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
Landree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Landree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 910 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Landree 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 376,653 US residents.
Is Landree a common name?
We classify Landree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 918 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Landree most popular?
The single biggest year for Landree was 2018, when 64 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Landree is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Landree a female name?
Yes, 98.8% of people registered as Landree in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.