Landy

♀ Girl

Pronounced LAN-dee /ˈlæn.di/High

Meaning: Used as a pet form of longer names ending in -landa or -land (Yolanda, Rolanda, Landon), and also found as an English surname. In Spanish-speaking families it often shortens Yolanda. No single route dominates; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Landy is a bright, breezy short name — a pet form of Yolanda and its kin (said 'LAN-dee'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Spanish

MeaningUsed as a pet form of longer names ending in -landa or -land (Yolanda, Rolanda, Landon), and also found as an English surname. In Spanish-speaking families it often shortens Yolanda. No single route dominates; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14418 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1980

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Landy works chiefly as a pet form — of Yolanda, Rolanda or similar — and also exists as an English surname. It has the easy -y ending of Mandy and Sandy, and is used for both girls and boys in different places. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LAN-dee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, breezy, and nickname-style.

Did you know? Landy travels well: in Spanish-speaking homes it is often little Yolanda, and in English it can be a surname turned first name. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'LAN-dee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Landy — Pet form of Yolanda/Rolanda; also an English surname; routes uncertain

Variations

LandiLandieYolanda

Nicknames

LanDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Landy mean?

Landy is chiefly a pet form of names like Yolanda or Rolanda, and also an English surname. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Landy?

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

Is Landy a boy or girl name?

Landy is used for both; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Landy?

Landy is rare in the U.S.