Orlando Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Orlando originates from Italian and means 'famous land', evolving from the names Rolando and Hrodland. It has a rich literary heritage, especially from the Renaissance period, and is not associated with biblical figures. Today, it conveys a sense of creativity and charm, and notable individuals bear this name.
The name Orlando is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Orlando has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Orlando' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 476th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 583rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 410th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 301st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 320th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 396th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 689th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8676th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6155th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10088th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Orlando' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orlando"
Pronunciation
/ɔːrˈlændoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Orlando is derived from the Italian name 'Rolando', which is a diminutive of 'Hrodland', itself composed of the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'land' meaning 'land' or 'realm'.
Meaning
Famous land
Language Evolution
Rolando, Hrodland, Orlando
Historical Usage
The name Orlando gained popularity in the late Middle Ages, particularly due to its use in literature, most notably in Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem 'Orlando Furioso', published in the early 16th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Rolando, Orland, Lando
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Orlando is often associated with creativity and charm, partly due to its use in popular culture, including literature and film.
Famous People
Orlando Bloom, Orlando Jones, Orlando Gibbons
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orlando"
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 "Orlando"
"Orlando" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 476th of 7545 | 2,619 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 583rd of 6773 | 1,896 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 410th of 7552 | 6,285 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 301st of 10718 | 10,592 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 320th of 16616 | 11,804 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 396th of 24088 | 11,219 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 689th of 23106 | 4,506 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8676th of 12526 | 25 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6155th of 19264 | 123 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10088th of 27321 | 94 |
Regional Popularity of "Orlando" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
33.40% 473rd/1416 |
18.71% 258th/1379 |
53.59% 1268th/2366 |
34.24% 391st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
44.24% 684th/1546 |
26.41% 411th/1556 |
46.75% 1100th/2353 |
18.62% 288th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.24% 473rd/2227 |
12.18% 296th/2430 |
16.02% 457th/2853 |
12.50% 347th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.30% 332nd/2937 |
6.49% 226th/3483 |
8.70% 306th/3518 |
7.57% 306th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
10.31% 380th/3685 |
6.30% 282nd/4475 |
6.01% 312th/5194 |
4.64% 293rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
11.02% 505th/4582 |
8.97% 463rd/5164 |
5.40% 395th/7313 |
4.40% 328th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
21.54% 858th/3984 |
18.32% 822nd/4487 |
9.59% 654th/6822 |
9.15% 574th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Orlando" 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 "Orlando"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orlando" 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.