Landan
About Landan
Landan is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of London, the iconic British capital. This alternative spelling has gained modest popularity since the 1990s, particularly in the United States, as parents sought geographically-inspired names with personalized touches. Landan carries the sophisticated urban associations of its namesake city while the modified spelling gives it a fresher, less place-specific feel. The name conveys strength and stability with its strong consonant sounds. Though less common than similar names like Landon or London, Landan offers a distinctive option that balances familiarity with uniqueness. The name typically evokes images of someone cultured and worldly with a contemporary sensibility.
Pronounced LAN-dan.
As of October 2026, Landan ranked #4328 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #945 in 2006.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,710 | 89 | 46.3 |
| 2015 | #1,902 | 77 | 40.2 |
| 2016 | #2,140 | 65 | 34.3 |
| 2017 | #2,405 | 54 | 29.2 |
| 2018 | #2,866 | 42 | 23.1 |
| 2019 | #2,968 | 41 | 22.9 |
| 2020 | #3,173 | 36 | 20.9 |
| 2021 | #3,459 | 33 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | #3,579 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,328 | 24 | 14.1 |
Landan on lists
Famous Landans
- Landan Reid Vaughan (b. 2012)
son of American actor Greg Vaughan