Orlando
Orlando is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or famous throughout the land.
Origin and history
Orlando is the Italian form of Roland, derived from Germanic elements meaning famous land. The name gained literary renown through medieval epic poetry such as the Italian epic Orlando Furioso. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage for over a century, bolstered by geographic and pop culture recognition.
Popularity in the United States
49,454 babies in the United States have been named Orlando since 1880. It ranks #515 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #765.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.3 %)
- CA (15.2 %)
- NY (11 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NM (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 137 |
| 1890-1900 | 104 |
| 1900-1910 | 130 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,135 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,607 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,029 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,134 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,777 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,971 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,880 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,637 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,864 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,496 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,710 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,843 |
Famous people named Orlando
- Orlando Bloom: Actor
- Orlando Cepeda: Baseball Player
- Orlando Jones: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Lando, Orly
Fun facts
- The name was popularized in medieval and Renaissance literature, most notably in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem Orlando Furioso.
- Orlando is the name of a major city in Florida, which significantly reinforces its familiarity in modern American culture.