Langdon
Pronunciation: [ l-ANGD-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Langdon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 837 babies have been named Langdon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Langdon is past its peak , currently ranked #14,172 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,172
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Langdon
Langdon is a boy name .
Is Langdon a boy or girl name? Langdon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,172 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #51,725. Langdon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Langdon is currently ranked #14,172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Langdon include Lan, Lang, Langy, Langie, Don, Dony, Donie, Lay, Laie, and Lankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Langdon include Langston . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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