Orlando
From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiland.
Every Orlando since 1880 — 49,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Orlando
Orlando is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #873 in 2025 with 275 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 49,696 American babies have been named Orlando. Its peak came in 1987, when 889 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Orlando stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Orlando year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 275 | #873 |
| 2024 | — | — | 289 | #844 |
| 2023 | — | — | 329 | #775 |
| 2022 | — | — | 307 | #812 |
| 2021 | — | — | 336 | #755 |
| 2020 | — | — | 307 | #772 |
| 2019 | — | — | 337 | #724 |
| 2018 | — | — | 379 | #669 |
| 2017 | — | — | 393 | #654 |
| 2016 | — | — | 430 | #623 |
| 2015 | — | — | 438 | #613 |
| 2014 | — | — | 493 | #562 |
| 2013 | — | — | 471 | #561 |
| 2012 | — | — | 590 | #461 |
| 2011 | — | — | 545 | #483 |
| 2010 | — | — | 634 | #433 |
| 2009 | — | — | 719 | #410 |
| 2008 | — | — | 697 | #419 |
| 2007 | — | — | 860 | #367 |
| 2006 | — | — | 853 | #355 |
| 2005 | — | — | 813 | #363 |
| 2004 | — | — | 779 | #360 |
| 2003 | — | — | 702 | #373 |
| 2002 | — | — | 708 | #373 |
| 2001 | — | — | 731 | #364 |
| 2000 | — | — | 634 | #401 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,917 | 659 | #364 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,565 | 800 | #314 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,580 | 730 | #282 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,451 | 743 | #283 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,848 | 843 | #246 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,307 | 718 | #290 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,313 | 578 | #318 |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,197 | 451 | #372 |
| 1955 | — | — | 273 | #449 |
| 1950 | — | — | 163 | #533 |
| 1945 | — | — | 95 | #622 |
| 1940 | — | — | 115 | #553 |
| 1935 | — | — | 100 | #582 |
| 1930 | — | — | 114 | #561 |
| 1925 | — | — | 171 | #464 |
| 1920 | — | — | 181 | #449 |
| 1915 | — | — | 146 | #454 |
| 1910 | — | — | 26 | #563 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #828 |
| 1900 | — | — | 15 | #672 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #597 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #968 |
| 1885 | — | — | 16 | #474 |
| 1880 | — | — | 16 | #457 |
Famous people named Orlando
- Orlando Bloom Actor · b. 1977
- Orlando Peçanha Soccer player · 1935–2010
- Orlando Gibbons Composer · 1583–1625
- Orlando Letelier Politician · 1932–1976
- Orlando Figes Historian · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orlando mean?
From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrōþiland.
How popular is the name Orlando in 2025?
Orlando ranked #873 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 275 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Orlando?
49,696 babies have been named Orlando in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Orlando most popular?
Orlando peaked in 1987, when 889 newborns received the name.
Is Orlando a boy or girl name?
Orlando is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Orlando rising or falling?
Orlando is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Orlando?
Well-known people named Orlando include Orlando Bloom (actor), Orlando Peçanha (soccer player), Orlando Gibbons (composer).