Orland
Orland is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or renowned land.
Origin and history
Orland is a rare masculine name related to Orlando and Roland. Etymologically rooted in Old High German, it carries the meaning of famous land. It has maintained a steady but low-volume presence in the United States since the late nineteenth century.
Popularity in the United States
2,081 babies in the United States have been named Orland since 1880. It ranks #2829 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- OH (28.5 %)
- WI (19.7 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
- IA (6.9 %)
- WV (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 48 |
| 1910-1920 | 379 |
| 1920-1930 | 605 |
| 1930-1940 | 348 |
| 1940-1950 | 228 |
| 1950-1960 | 145 |
| 1960-1970 | 91 |
| 1970-1980 | 86 |
| 1980-1990 | 52 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Orland
- Orland Steen Loomis: Politician, Lawyer
Nicknames
Orly
Fun facts
- Orland shares its Germanic roots with Roland and Orlando, derived from elements meaning fame and land.
- Although uncommon today, Orland has been consistently recorded in American birth records since 1880.