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Landen

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Pronounced LAN-den /ˈlæn.dən/High

Meaning: Landen is a variant of Landon, an English surname and place name meaning 'long hill.' Carried into first-name use, it leans strongly to boys; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with an outdoorsy ring: Landen means 'long hill' (said 'LAN-den'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLanden is a variant of Landon, an English surname and place name meaning 'long hill.' Carried into first-name use, it leans strongly to boys; used here for a girl, we note the lean.
U.S. rank (2024)#12829 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419922024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Landen is a variant of Landon, an English surname and place name, 'long hill.' As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'LAN-den').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Landen is a spin on Landon, an English place name meaning 'long hill.' It's used here for a girl, though it's overwhelmingly a boys' name, which we note (said 'LAN-den').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Landen — Variant of Landon 'long hill'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

LandonLandynLandin

Nicknames

LanLandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landen mean?

Landen is a variant of Landon, an English surname and place name meaning 'long hill.'

How do you pronounce Landen?

It's said LAN-den /ˈlæn.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Landen a boy or girl name?

Landen is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Landen?

Landen is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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