Total births
2,299
Unisex name · since 1907
Landis
Since 1907, U.S. Social Security records show 2,299 babies named Landis, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5921
- among boys today
- 2,299
- born since 1907
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
2,299 babies have been named Landis since 1907, making it today's #5921 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Landis recorded 2,299 times among boys since 1907, holding rank #5921 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1907 to 2025.
- #5921 among boys today
- 2,299 born since 1907
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Landis is currently the #5921 unisex name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 2,299 born since 1907, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5921
- among boys today
- 2,299
- born since 1907
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Landis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5921
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Landis was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
39 babies were named Landis in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Landis compares
2,299 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Landis's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Landis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,299 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 23 | 22,252 |
Landis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Landis splits its recorded history at 1968: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Landis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,921
Active since
1907
Landis popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1907–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 119 years of records
Landis popularity over time - girls
261 total births recorded since 1942 (Landis as girls' name)
Landis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Landis's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Landis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 94
1910s
94 births
- 1920s
1920s
176 births
- 1930s
1930s
125 births
- 1940s
1940s
211 births
- 1950s
1950s
203 births
- 1960s
1960s
163 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s
1980s
229 births
- 1990s
1990s
219 births
- 2000s
2000s
289 births
- 2010s
2010s
307 births
- 2020s 107
2020s
107 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 307 births (13% of all-time use).
How Landis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Landis's total volume
Landis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Landis by state
Where Landis concentrates geographically, total births since 1907
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 50 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 39 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.2% |
North Carolina share of Landis's total US births 2.2%
Even split
50 of 2,299 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Landis? ▼
2,299 babies have been named Landis since 1907. It currently ranks #5921 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 39 births.
When was Landis most popular? ▼
Landis was most popular in the 2010s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Landis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Landis are North Carolina (50 births), Pennsylvania (39 births), Texas (11 births).
Is Landis a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Landis is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,299 births, and as a girl's name it has 261 births.
How long has the name Landis been used? ▼
Landis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1907, spanning 119 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Landis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Landon, Lance, Lane, Landen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Landis's data
- Landis's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (307 total births) through the 2020s (107) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Landiss (50 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Landis
Nearby Names Like Landis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Landis
Landon Boy
#106 186,603 births
Lance Boy
#840 105,839 births
Lane Boy
#261 47,562 births
Landen Boy
#815 26,819 births
Landyn Boy
#949 11,887 births
Compare Landis side by side: Landis vs Landon Landis vs Lance Landis vs Lane
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Landis
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1907–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Landis: #5921 Unisex Name - 2,299 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/landis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Landis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.