Landen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Landen is an English name that originates from the word 'land', meaning territory or soil. It has evolved from the historical form 'Land' to its current form. The name conveys traits of stability and strength, and it does not have any biblical relevance. It has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, becoming associated with a modern and appealing image.
The name Landen is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Landen has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Landen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1695th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 294th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 448th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10550th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11914th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Landen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Landen"
Pronunciation
/ˈlændən/
Origin
English
Etymology
The name Landen is derived from the English word 'land', which refers to territory or soil. The suffix '-en' is a diminutive or affectionate ending.
Meaning
land
Language Evolution
Land, Landen
Historical Usage
Landen has gained popularity in the 21st century as a modern, trendy name often associated with a sense of place and stability.
Variants & Derivatives
Landon, Landy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Landen is perceived as a fresh and appealing name, often chosen for its strong, grounded connotation.
Famous People
Landen Donovan, American soccer player, Landen McCoy, American actor
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Landen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Landen"
"Landen" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4718th of 10718 | 76 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1695th of 16616 | 715 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 294th of 24088 | 17,648 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 448th of 23106 | 8,163 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10550th of 35406 | 145 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11914th of 30306 | 88 |
Regional Popularity of "Landen" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
41.17% 1517th/3685 |
- |
38.83% 2017th/5194 |
25.68% 1622nd/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
4.47% 205th/4582 |
8.25% 426th/5164 |
3.72% 272nd/7313 |
5.06% 378th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
9.26% 369th/3984 |
11.19% 502nd/4487 |
6.29% 429th/6822 |
9.15% 574th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Landen" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
- |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Landen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Landen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.