Orlan: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	5	1	–	#1,257
1900s	6	1	+20%	#1,406
1910s	139	14	+2217%	#1,428
1920s	243	24	+75%	#1,291
1930s	191	19	-21%	#1,410
1940s	149	15	-22%	#1,567
1950s	97	10	-35%	#2,003
1960s	41	4	-58%	#2,813
1970s	18	2	-56%	#4,782
1980s	6	1	-67%	#6,305
1990s	–	–	–	–
2000s	16	2	–	#10,314
2010s	16	2	0%	#11,823
2020s (to 2025)	33	6	+244%	#10,406

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

#1,257

1900s

+20%

#1,406

1910s

139

+2217%

#1,428

1920s

243

+75%

#1,291

1930s

191

-21%

#1,410

1940s

149

-22%

#1,567

1950s

-35%

#2,003

1960s

-58%

#2,813

1970s

-56%

#4,782

1980s

-67%

#6,305

1990s

–

2000s

–

#10,314

2010s

#11,823

2020s (to 2025)

+244%

#10,406

The story of Orlan

Orlan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,406 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1898, 960 American babies have been named Orlan. Its peak came in 1926, when 32 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Orlan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Orlan?

The median living Orlan is about 69 years old; half are between 48 and 80. An estimated 300 people named Orlan are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Orlan year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#10,406
2024	7	#10,643
2023	–	–
2022	6	#11,933
2021	7	#10,503
2020	6	#11,632
2019	5	#13,609
2018	–	–
2017	6	#11,823
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	–	–
2013	–	–
2012	5	#13,686
2011	–	–
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	5	#14,065
2007	–	–
2006	5	#13,482
2005	–	–
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	6	#10,314
2001	–	–
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	–	–
1985	6	#6,305
1980	–	–
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	7	#3,466
1960	10	#2,813
1955	9	#2,918
1950	7	#3,241
1945	19	#1,567
1940	11	#2,279
1935	23	#1,445
1930	14	#2,147
1925	28	#1,413
1920	14	#2,309
1915	18	#1,699
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Orlan, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Orlan?

The median living Orlan is about 69 years old. Half of all living Orlans are between 48 and 80 years old.

How many people named Orlan are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Orlan are alive in the United States, based on 960 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Orlan in 2025?

Orlan ranked #10,406 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Orlan?

960 babies have been named Orlan in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Orlan most popular?

Orlan peaked in 1926, when 32 newborns received the name.

Is Orlan a boy or girl name?

Orlan is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Orlan rising or falling?

Orlan is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Orlan?

Well-known people named Orlan include Orlan (painter).

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Orlan popularity over time

The story of Orlan

How old are people named Orlan?

Orlan year by year

Famous people named Orlan

Frequently asked questions

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