Orlo
Orlo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Famous land or eagle.
Origin and history
Orlo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, traditionally derived from elements meaning 'famous land' or related to the root for 'eagle'. It enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States before becoming exceedingly rare. Today, it stands as a vintage, distinctive choice with a classic, understated sound.
Popularity in the United States
920 babies in the United States have been named Orlo since 1880. It ranks #3758 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- IA (31.7 %)
- MI (27 %)
- OH (15.1 %)
- MN (9.5 %)
- NY (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 239 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 170 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Orlo
- Orlo Miller: historian, author
Fun facts
- Orlo was most commonly used in the United States during the late 19th century and early 1900s.
- Like names such as Milo or Arlo, Orlo fits the contemporary trend of short vintage names ending in 'o'.