Landen
Boy name · #1044 in 2025 · Uniqueness 80/100
In 2025, 212 baby boys were named Landen, placing it at #1044 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #342, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,491 boys born in 2025 was named Landen.
Babies named Landen per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 56-year story
The historical record for Landen begins in 1969 with 6 recorded births. Its peak came in 2008, when 1,976 boys were named Landen — good for #199 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Landen in class?
Landen scores 80 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Landen will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Landen is most common
Geography matters for names, and Landen is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Landens were CA (16), MI (13), TX (13), OH (12), FL (11). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Landen
Statistically, parents drawn to Landen tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Haiden, Aden, Jaiden, Caiden, and Kaeden.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Landen | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 | #1044 |
| 2024 | 308 | #813 |
| 2023 | 303 | #809 |
| 2022 | 345 | #746 |
| 2021 | 444 | #622 |
| 2020 | 470 | #588 |
| 2019 | 599 | #486 |
| 2018 | 618 | #471 |
| 2017 | 753 | #414 |
| 2016 | 820 | #390 |
| 2015 | 1,009 | #342 |
| 2014 | 1,204 | #294 |
| 2013 | 1,295 | #273 |
| 2012 | 1,471 | #246 |
| 2011 | 1,594 | #225 |
| 2010 | 1,711 | #206 |
| 2009 | 1,834 | #207 |
| 2008 | 1,976 | #199 |
| 2007 | 1,953 | #203 |
| 2006 | 1,916 | #203 |
| 2005 | 1,537 | #225 |
| 2004 | 1,131 | #281 |
| 2003 | 980 | #304 |
| 2002 | 497 | #476 |
| 2001 | 268 | #678 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Landen a popular boy name?
Landen ranked #1044 among boys in 2025 with 212 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #342.
When was the name Landen most popular?
Landen peaked in 2008, when 1,976 American boys received the name (ranked #199 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Landen?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,491 newborn American boys was named Landen. It scores 80/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.