Liander
A name of Dutch origin meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Liander. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Liander today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Liander births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Liander. 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 Liander. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,383
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Liander: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Liander from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Liander 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 Liander during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Liander
The name Liander finds its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, with its roots likely stemming from a combination of the Old High German words "lind" or "lindi", meaning "soft" or "gentle", and the suffix "-ander", which was often used to denote a person's occupation or characteristic. The name may have been initially used to describe someone with a gentle or mild temperament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Liander can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appears in the Fulda Manuscript, a collection of historical documents from the Carolingian era. This suggests that the name was in use among certain Germanic tribes and communities during the Early Middle Ages.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Liander. In the 12th century, Liander von Landsberg (c. 1120 - 1185) was a German nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy, a power struggle between the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Liander Clerke (1498 - 1560), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Archbishop of York during the reign of Queen Mary I. He was known for his staunch opposition to the Protestant Reformation and his efforts to restore Catholic doctrine in England.
In the 17th century, Liander Theodor Güldenstubbe (1616 - 1688) was a German jurist and diplomat who served as the envoy of the Electorate of Brandenburg to various European courts. He played a crucial role in negotiating several treaties and alliances during the turbulent years of the Thirty Years' War.
Moving further into the 18th century, Liander von Kutuzov (1745 - 1813) was a Russian general who gained fame for his decisive victory over Napoleon's forces at the Battle of Borodino in 1812. He is revered as a national hero in Russia for his military exploits and strategic brilliance.
In the realm of literature, Liander Clemens (1878 - 1942) was a German writer and poet who gained recognition for his lyrical works and his contributions to the Expressionist movement. His poignant verses captured the emotional turbulence of the early 20th century and earned him a place among the notable literary figures of his time.
While the name Liander has experienced periods of relative obscurity, it has managed to endure through the ages, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical associations and cultural significance across various regions and eras.
People
Liander + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Liander 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
Liander: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Liander?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Liander 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Liander a common name?
We classify Liander as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Liander most popular?
The single biggest year for Liander was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Liander is about 5 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 Liander in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Liander a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Liander 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 Liander still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Liander 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 Liander 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 Americans are named Liander?
Want to know how many people share the name Liander? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.