Landen

Meaning of Landen

Pronounced LAN-dən, Landen is a contemporary respelling of the Old English surname Landon, itself drawn from the phrase “lang dun,” meaning “long hill” or “ridge.” This topographic origin gives the name an outdoorsy undertone—one can almost picture a boy with grass-stained knees surveying the horizon from a gentle rise. In the United States, Landen lingered on the fringes of the charts until the mid-1990s, then began a quiet but determined climb, peaking in 2012 at rank 241 before settling into the 600s today—a trajectory that suggests steady appeal without the burden of over-exposure. Parents often choose Landen as a softer, less-common alternative to Landon or as a surname-style nod to names like Camden and Grayson. While it carries no heavyweight historical figures, its clean lines and easy pronunciation fit comfortably into modern classrooms and boardrooms alike, offering a familiar sound that still feels slightly off the beaten path.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as LAN-dən (/ˈlændən/)

• Landon
• Landyn
• Landonn
• Landin