Is Orlando a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Orlando is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Orlando?

It’s currently ranked #644 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Orlando?

or-LAN-do · IPA: /ɔːrˈlændoʊ/

Orlando Boy

Popularity: #644 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationor-LAN-do / ɔːrˈlændoʊ

Italian; Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Italian: 'renowned land'; Latin: 'from the land of the famous'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Orlando has roots in Italian and Spanish cultures, often associated with nobility and heroism. It gained popularity through literature, particularly in the epic poem 'Orlando Furioso' by Ludovico Ariosto. The name has been used in various artistic works, contributing to its enduring appeal.

Trend Summary

Orlando has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable resurgence in the late 20th century.

Variants

Orland
Orlindo

International Variants

Rolando (Spanish)
Orlando (Portuguese)
Orlano (Italian)

Famous people named Orlando

Orlando Bloom is an English actor known for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

Orlando Jones is an American actor and comedian recognized for his work on 'Mad TV' and in various films.

Orlando Gibbons was an English composer and musician of the Renaissance period, known for his choral works.

Orlando Figes is a British historian and author, particularly noted for his writings on Russian history.

Fictional characters named Orlando

Orlando is the main character in Virginia Woolf's novel 'Orlando', exploring themes of gender and identity.

Orlando is a character in Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', known for his romantic pursuits and adventures.

Sibling Suggestions

Julian Sebastian Adrian Lorenzo Matteo Giovanni

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Orlando was first seen in the United States in 1880. Orlando has ranked as high as #496 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Mexico. In the past 5 years the name Orlando has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Orlando (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	67	31%
CA	54	25%
IL	15	7%
FL	14	7%
GA	10	5%
WA	10	5%
AZ	10	5%
SC	9	4%
VA	7	3%
NY	7	3%
IN	5	2%
PA	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	16
1881	19
1882	13
1883	11
1884	12
1885	16
1886	13
1887	11
1888	14
1889	12
1890	6
1891	11
1892	15
1893	11
1894	14
1895	13
1896	5
1897	10
1898	9
1899	10
1900	15
1901	9
1902	10
1903	8
1904	9
1905	10
1906	17
1907	18
1908	18
1909	16
1910	26
1911	27
1912	68
1913	76
1914	101
1915	146
1916	121
1917	156
1918	184
1919	230
1920	181
1921	192
1922	179
1923	186
1924	175
1925	171
1926	149
1927	136
1928	137
1929	101
1930	114
1931	111
1932	88
1933	101
1934	108
1935	100
1936	97
1937	94
1938	97
1939	119
1940	115
1941	117
1942	116
1943	103
1944	83
1945	95
1946	115
1947	153
1948	109
1949	128
1950	163
1951	175
1952	173
1953	217
1954	274
1955	273
1956	342
1957	350
1958	381
1959	429
1960	451
1961	605
1962	663
1963	678
1964	606
1965	578
1966	528
1967	584
1968	651
1969	628
1970	718
1971	676
1972	628
1973	626
1974	719
1975	843
1976	651
1977	688
1978	636
1979	695
1980	743
1981	717
1982	690
1983	688
1984	661
1985	730
1986	817
1987	877
1988	875
1989	839
1990	800
1991	787
1992	663
1993	691
1994	661
1995	659
1996	649
1997	645
1998	629
1999	680
2000	634
2001	731
2002	708
2003	702
2004	779
2005	813
2006	853
2007	860
2008	697
2009	719
2010	634
2011	545
2012	590
2013	471
2014	493
2015	438
2016	430
2017	393
2018	379
2019	337
2020	307
2021	334
2022	307
2023	329
2024	288