How Many People Are Named Orlando?

Complete statistics for the name Orlando: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Orlando
Rare
Italian

Orlando means 'valley of the elms' and it's rare, found in just 1 in 7,951 Americans today. With around 41,505 people named Orlando living in the US, it peaked in popularity back in 1987.

~11,976
Living in US
1 in 27,676
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valley of the elms
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Creative
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

146,484
Worldwide Bearers
#762
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
22,368
🇦🇴 Angola
21,729
🇮🇹 Italy
19,401
🇧🇴 Bolivia
17,723
🇪🇨 Ecuador
14,472
🇵🇹 Portugal
11,954
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
9,878
🇪🇸 Spain
4,837
🇵🇾 Paraguay
3,987
🇫🇷 France
2,667

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41,275 (99%)
♀ Female
230 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
15,725
Would be under 30 (32%)
22,029
Would be 30–60 (45%)
11,649
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 49,403 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
55
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Orlando Through the Generations

Orlando has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, peaking in 1987 with 889 births. Today, there are 41,505 people named Orlando in the United States, making it a name that's both classic and modern. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 32% under 30, 44% aged 30-60, and 24% over 60, indicating a diverse group of individuals carrying this distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 7,666
California 6,719
New York 4,896
Illinois 2,808
New Mexico 1,963
Florida 1,843
New Jersey 1,748
Pennsylvania 1,699
Arizona 1,462
Michigan 1,114

⭐ Famous People Named Orlando

Orlando is a masculine given name, originally an Italian form of the given name Roland.…

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✨ Similar Names to Orlando

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orlando's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Orlando

How Many People Have the Name Orlando?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,976 people in the United States currently share the name Orlando. That works out to roughly 1 in every 27,676 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Orlando a Common or Rare Name?

Orlando is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Orlando Mean?

Orlando means "valley of the elms" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orlando in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Orlando Most Popular?

The name Orlando reached peak popularity in 1987, with 889 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Orlando?

Approximately 11,976 people named Orlando live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,976. That works out to roughly 1 in 27,676 Americans.

Is Orlando a rare name?

Orlando is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 27,676 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orlando mean?

Orlando means "valley of the elms" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Orlando more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Orlando are male and 1% are female.

When was Orlando most popular?

Orlando peaked in 1987 with 889 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US11,976
All-Time Births11,976
1 in X1 in 27,676
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1987
World Rank#762
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.