Orlando: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced or-LAN-doh · 3 syllables
From Italian Orlando (“Roland”), ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Hrothiland. The city in Florida has gone by the name since 1857, perhaps in honor of the soldier Orlando Reeves, whom the Seminoles killed there in 1835. Previously, it had been settled in 1844 as Jernigan. Doublet of Roland.
- Origin
- Italian, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- or-LAN-doh
- US rank (2025)
- #871
- US babies a year
- about 307 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Literary
How popular is Orlando?
Orlando was the #871 name in the US in 2025, given to 275 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #871 |
| England & Wales | #588 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Australia | #133 |
How old are people named Orlando?
Half of US adults named Orlando are older than 42; most are between 20 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Orlando
How do you pronounce Orlando?
Orlando is pronounced or-LAN-doh.
How popular is the name Orlando?
Orlando was the #871 name in the US in 2025, given to 275 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Orlando?
Half of US adults named Orlando are older than 42. Most are between 20 and 70.