Landry
Boy name · #996 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
In 2025, 229 baby boys were named Landry, placing it at #996 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #859, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 7,860 boys born in 2025 was named Landry.
Babies named Landry per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 108-year story
Landry first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2012, when 353 boys were named Landry — good for #668 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Landry in class?
Landry scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Landry is most common
Geography matters for names, and Landry is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Landrys were TX (39), AL (14), KY (14), TN (14), GA (13). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Landry
Statistically, parents drawn to Landry tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Emery, Landyn, Lennon, Crosby, and Layton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Landry | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 229 | #996 |
| 2024 | 136 | #1383 |
| 2023 | 153 | #1258 |
| 2022 | 188 | #1125 |
| 2021 | 220 | #996 |
| 2020 | 231 | #950 |
| 2019 | 234 | #930 |
| 2018 | 228 | #929 |
| 2017 | 258 | #852 |
| 2016 | 286 | #806 |
| 2015 | 262 | #859 |
| 2014 | 273 | #828 |
| 2013 | 296 | #762 |
| 2012 | 353 | #668 |
| 2011 | 287 | #782 |
| 2010 | 231 | #892 |
| 2009 | 169 | #1095 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1464 |
| 2006 | 96 | #1543 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1813 |
| 2004 | 88 | #1516 |
| 2003 | 80 | #1578 |
| 2002 | 71 | #1660 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1564 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Landry a popular boy name?
Landry ranked #996 among boys in 2025 with 229 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #859.
When was the name Landry most popular?
Landry peaked in 2012, when 353 American boys received the name (ranked #668 that year). Since 2012 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Landry?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 7,860 newborn American boys was named Landry. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.