Lanndon
A masculine name of English origin meaning "long hill" or "ridge".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Lanndon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lanndon today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lanndon births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lanndon. 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 Lanndon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,866
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Lanndon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Lanndon 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 Lanndon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Lanndon
The name Lanndon is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic languages spoken in parts of what is now the British Isles and France. Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century CE, when the Celtic tribes inhabited these regions. The name is thought to be derived from the Celtic word "lann," which means "enclosure" or "church land," and the suffix "-don," which was a common masculine name ending in Celtic names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lanndon can be found in the 9th century CE, in the annals of the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd. The name appears as "Lanndunn," referring to a chieftain who led a rebellion against the ruling monarch. This suggests that the name had been in use among the Celtic populations of Wales and surrounding areas for several centuries prior.
In the 11th century CE, a monk named Lanndon of Llancarfan was a prominent figure in the monastic community of South Wales. He is known for his contributions to the preservation of Welsh literature and his efforts in maintaining the traditions of the Welsh Church during a period of Norman influence.
During the 12th century, Lanndon de Verdun was a prominent Norman nobleman who served as a knight and military commander under King Henry II of England. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of Ireland and was granted lands in the Irish territories for his loyalty and service.
In the 15th century, Lanndon Llwyd was a renowned Welsh poet and writer who contributed to the preservation of Welsh literary traditions. His works were influential in shaping the development of the Welsh language and culture during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure with the name Lanndon was Lanndon Huddleston, an English Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic community in England during a time of religious persecution and was known for his work in providing spiritual guidance and support to fellow Catholics.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the name Lanndon across various cultures and time periods, with its roots deeply embedded in the Celtic traditions of the British Isles. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it has persisted as a distinctive and historically significant name throughout the centuries.
People
Lanndon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lanndon 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
Lanndon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lanndon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lanndon 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Lanndon a common name?
We classify Lanndon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lanndon most popular?
The single biggest year for Lanndon was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lanndon is about 17 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 Lanndon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lanndon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lanndon 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 Lanndon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lanndon 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 Lanndon 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 common is the name Lanndon?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.