Orlando

Orlando is a boy's name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 288 boys in the United States.

Orlando at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ɔɹˈlæn.doʊ/
Also spelled
Roland

About the name Orlando

Orlando belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Roland.

In the United States, Orlando first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #246 in 1975, and in 2024 288 babies received the name — 49,177 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Orlando in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#246 in 1975
Peak year
1987
Babies named Orlando in 2024
288
Total since 1880
49,177

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orlando mean?

The meaning of Orlando is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Orlando a boy or girl name?

Orlando is a boy name. In 2024, 288 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Orlando?

Orlando comes from the Italian tradition. It is also spelled Roland.

How popular is the name Orlando?

Orlando first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #246 in 1975, and 288 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Orlando?

Orlando is pronounced /ɔɹˈlæn.doʊ/ (IPA).

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