Landyn
Boy name · #1125 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
Landyn is currently the #1125 boy name in the United States — 190 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #450, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,474 boys born in 2025 was named Landyn.
Babies named Landyn per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 41-year story
Landyn first appears in the Social Security records in 1984, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 830 boys were named Landyn — good for #365 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Landyn against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Landyn in class?
Landyn scores 81 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 Landyn will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Landyn is most common
Geography matters for names, and Landyn is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Landyns were FL (14), TX (14), MI (10), NY (10), OH (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Landyn
Statistically, parents drawn to Landyn tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kaidyn, Camdyn, Kamdyn, Jordyn, and Aidyn.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Landyn | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 190 | #1123 |
| 2024 | 242 | #947 |
| 2023 | 260 | #893 |
| 2022 | 314 | #802 |
| 2021 | 384 | #692 |
| 2020 | 435 | #622 |
| 2019 | 498 | #560 |
| 2018 | 551 | #513 |
| 2017 | 533 | #531 |
| 2016 | 562 | #525 |
| 2015 | 678 | #450 |
| 2014 | 718 | #426 |
| 2013 | 712 | #414 |
| 2012 | 830 | #365 |
| 2011 | 764 | #382 |
| 2010 | 785 | #371 |
| 2009 | 753 | #396 |
| 2008 | 739 | #399 |
| 2007 | 558 | #480 |
| 2006 | 426 | #579 |
| 2005 | 286 | #713 |
| 2004 | 210 | #846 |
| 2003 | 145 | #1069 |
| 2002 | 78 | #1571 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2086 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Landyn a popular boy name?
Landyn ranked #1125 among boys in 2025 with 190 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #450.
When was the name Landyn most popular?
Landyn peaked in 2012, when 830 American boys received the name (ranked #365 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Landyn?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,474 newborn American boys was named Landyn. It scores 81/100 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.