Orlan
Orlan is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned land.
Origin and history
Orlan is a masculine given name of Germanic origins, often considered a variant of Orlando or Roland, meaning 'famous land'. It has been recorded consistently but infrequently in the United States, remaining a rare choice throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
960 babies in the United States have been named Orlan since 1880. It ranks #3720 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- MN (40 %)
- IL (20 %)
- MO (20 %)
- WI (20 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 139 |
| 1920-1930 | 243 |
| 1930-1940 | 191 |
| 1940-1950 | 149 |
| 1950-1960 | 97 |
| 1960-1970 | 41 |
| 1970-1980 | 18 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 16 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Orlan
- Orlan Steen Goode: Politician
Fun facts
- Orlan shares etymological roots with the traditional Germanic name Roland and its Italian derivative Orlando.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been named Orlan in the U.S. since 1880, making it an unusually rare classic choice.