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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Lando — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Landis|Landon
SpanishBoy↑↑ Surging

Lando

LAN-doh · 2 syllables

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#1907
↑↑ Surging
#1907
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 24
Peak rank
#1907 in 2024
5yr change
+327 ranks
Birth frequency
2.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1907 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Spanish boy names
Lando

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1907

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+327 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Lando is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SpanishGermanic RootModernStrongBoy Name2-syllableCelebrity InfluenceShort FormRisingCool Factor
Character
charming confidenceadventurous spiritcharismatic charmdaring boldnesssmooth sophistication
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Landos

ambitiousdeterminedprecisecompetitivefocused
STRONG
High confidence

Lando is a Spanish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1907 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +327 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1907 · rare
Lando at a Glance
Meaning:From Spanish diminutive of Orlando, derived from Germanic elements meaning 'famous land' or 'renowned territory'
Language root:Spanish · Germanic · Latin
Peak rank:#1907 in 2024
5yr change:+327 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Lando Norris
Formula 1 Driver
Lando Calrissian
Star Wars Character
Similar Sound
Landen◈Landon◈LanceRando
Similar Style
Milo◈Nico◈DiegoMarcoBruno
Works well with
SofiaDiegoAuroraMiguelLuciaMateo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Lando illustration
Name Intelligence
Lando · Overview
Summary

Lando is a Spanish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1907 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 5/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Lando scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 327 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Lando carries a cool, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Lando is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
lando.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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