Orlando

Orlando is a Italian boy's name. An Italian form of Roland. Its literary connections and romantic sound have a creative, distinguished quality.

How popular is Orlando in the United States?

In 2024, 288 boys in the United States were named Orlando, making it the 844th most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 562nd ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 889 births.

Records for Orlando go back to 1880, and 49,419 babies have been given the name since.

What Orlando means and where it comes from

An Italian form of Roland. Its literary connections and romantic sound have a creative, distinguished quality.

Orlando is of Italian origin, described as literary in style.

Is Orlando a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 288 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Orlando

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orlando mean?

An Italian form of Roland. Its literary connections and romantic sound have a creative, distinguished quality.

Where does the name Orlando come from?

Orlando is of Italian origin, and is usually described as literary in style.

How popular is Orlando in the United States?

In 2024, 288 boys in the United States were named Orlando, making it the 844th most popular boy's name that year.

Is Orlando a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 288 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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