Landry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Landry originates from Old French and means 'Ruler of the land'. It evolved from the Old French name 'Landric'. The name reflects traits of leadership and authority. There is no direct biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Landry is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Landry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Landry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4555th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3627th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3123rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3014th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2249th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1259th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 939th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1563rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 960th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Landry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Landry"
Pronunciation
/ˈlændri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Landry is derived from the Old French name 'Landric', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'land', meaning 'land' or 'territory', and 'ric', meaning 'ruler' or 'power'.
Meaning
Ruler of the land
Language Evolution
Landric, Landry
Historical Usage
Landry gained popularity as a surname in France and later in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Landry, Landrie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Landry is perceived as a strong and unique name, often associated with leadership and authority.
Famous People
Landry Jones - American football quarterback, Tom Landry - Renowned American football coach
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Landry"
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 "Landry"
"Landry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4555th of 7545 | 43 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3627th of 6773 | 76 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3123rd of 7552 | 134 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3014th of 10718 | 181 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2249th of 16616 | 465 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1259th of 24088 | 1,985 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 939th of 23106 | 2,763 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9268th of 27321 | 109 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1563rd of 35406 | 2,100 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 960th of 30306 | 3,353 |
Regional Popularity of "Landry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 1436th/1436 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 1286th/1286 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
100.00% 1474th/1474 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 1683rd/1683 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 1368th/1368 |
100.00% 4039th/4039 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1197th/1197 |
100.00% 3133rd/3133 |
100.00% 859th/859 |
100.00% 3040th/3040 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 759th/759 |
100.00% 1951st/1951 |
100.00% 749th/749 |
100.00% 2499th/2499 |
Regional Popularity of "Landry" 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) |
- | - |
100.00% 3469th/3469 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 1910th/1910 |
- |
100.00% 956th/956 |
100.00% 5497th/5497 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 943rd/943 |
- |
100.00% 601st/601 |
100.00% 2659th/2659 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Landry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Landry" 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.