Orland Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Orland has its origins in Old French, stemming from the Germanic 'Hroland,' meaning 'famous land.' It has evolved through various forms, including Hroland and Orlando, and is characterized by its historical and literary significance. The name does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the late Middle Ages and is currently seen as a classic name associated with bravery and nobility. Notable individuals with this name include Orlando Bloom and Orlando Jones.
The name Orland is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Orland has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Orland' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 888th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1202nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2168th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3451st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7855th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19331st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14787th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Discover how the name 'Orland' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orland"
Pronunciation
/ɔːrˈlænd/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Orland is derived from the Old French name 'Orlando,' which itself is derived from the Germanic name 'Hroland,' meaning 'famous land.'
Meaning
famous land
Language Evolution
Hroland, Orlando, Orland
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late Middle Ages, primarily due to the influence of literature and the arts, especially through works such as Ariosto's 'Orlando Furioso.'
Variants & Derivatives
Orlando, Roland, Rollo
Modern Popularity & Image
Orland is perceived as a classic and somewhat romantic name, often associated with bravery and nobility.
Famous People
Orlando Bloom, Orlando Jones, Orlando Gibbons
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orland"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Orland"
"Orland" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 888th of 7545 | 939 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1202nd of 6773 | 594 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2168th of 7552 | 267 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3451st of 10718 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7855th of 16616 | 61 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19331st of 24088 | 13 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 14787th of 23106 | 29 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Orland" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
39.19% 555th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
58.66% 1388th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
48.32% 747th/1546 |
- |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Orland" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Orland"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orland" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.