Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Landrum

Name: Popularity of the name Landrum in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Landrum, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#1,945 (1913)

Total Babies

134

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2018

Last Year

1913

Peak Year

#1945

Peak Rank

134

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Landrum

Landrum first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1913, when 9 Landrums were born — ranking #1,945 that year. As of 2026, Landrum ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 134 Landrums have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Landrum

Phonetically similar names — useful when Landrum is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Landra
Laundering
Landreth
Landon
Landry
Landen
Landan
Ladron
Landing
Landin
Slandering
Laddering

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Landrum

What does the name Landrum mean?

Landrum is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Landrum in 2026?

In 2026, Landrum ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Landrum most popular?

Landrum reached its peak popularity in 1913, ranking #1,945 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Landrum a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Landrum is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Landrum?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Landrum include Alba, Legrande, Ules. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Landrum

Landrum is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 134 births in the dataset. Landrum's peak popularity came in 1913 when it ranked #1,945. Use the chart and map above to compare Landrum's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.