Landyn
Of English origin, from a surname derived from a place name.
Name Census estimates that about 13,106 living Americans carry the first name Landyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 88.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Landyn today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Landyn births was 2012 (879 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Landyn. 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
- • Landyn is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 13 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
13K
~ 1 in 26,152 Americans
Peak year
2012
879 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#952
Tracked since 1984
Gender
Gender distribution for Landyn
Landyn leans heavily male at 88.4% of total registrations, but 1,531 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Landyn as a male name
- Ranked #952 in 2024
- 239 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2012 (830 births)
Landyn as a female name
- Ranked #2,989 in 2024
- 55 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (103 births)
Popularity
Landyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Landyn from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 7,359 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Landyn 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 Landyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Landyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 48 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Florida recorded the most babies named Landyn, while Rhode Island, Alaska, Montana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 229 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Landyn
The name Landyn is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th or early 21st century. It does not appear to have a direct connection to any specific language, culture, or historical reference. The name may be a variation or combination of other names such as Landon, which has English origins and means "long hill," or Linden, which is derived from the Old English word "linden," meaning "lime tree."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Landyn can be found in the United States, where it began to gain popularity as a gender-neutral name for babies. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin or meaning behind the name Landyn, as it does not seem to have a clear etymological root or historical significance.
Despite its modern origins, there are a few notable individuals who have carried the first name Landyn throughout history. One such person is Landyn Hutchinson, an American mixed martial artist and former professional wrestler born in 1983. Another is Landyn Montes, an American professional baseball player born in 1998, who currently plays in the minor leagues.
While the name Landyn may not have a rich historical background, it has gained traction in recent years as a unique and trendy choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their children. However, it is crucial to note that the popularity and usage of names can change over time, and what may be considered a modern or trendy name today may not hold the same significance in the future.
People
Landyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Landyn 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
Landyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Landyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13,106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Landyn 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 26,152 US residents.
Is Landyn a common name?
We classify Landyn as "Uncommon". It ranks above 98.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13,221 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Landyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Landyn was 2012, when 879 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Landyn is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Landyn a male name?
Yes, 88.4% of people registered as Landyn 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.
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.