Boys' name · since 1885

Orland

Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 2,081 babies named Orland, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.

2,081
total births
1885–2023
years on record
1920s
peak decade
29%
born in that decade

2,081 boys have been named Orland since 1885, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Orland recorded 2,081 times among boys since 1885, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 2023.

  • 2,081 total births
  • 1885–2023 years on record
  • 1920s peak decade
  • 29% born in that decade

Data updated Jun 2026

The verdict

2,081 boys have been named Orland since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.

2,081
total births
1885–2023
years on record
1920s
peak decade
29%
born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade

29% of everyone ever named Orland was born in this single decade.

1922
Single peak year

90 babies were named Orland in 1922 - its busiest year on record.

Orland's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Divide Orland's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 24% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 76%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 90, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.

Orland at a glance

Last recorded 2023

Total births

2,081

Since 1885

139 years of records

Peak year

1922

90 births that year

Strongest decade: 1920s

Current rank

Unranked

Outside the modern top-1,000

As of 2023

Active since

1885

Recorded for 139 years

Last year on file: 2023

Orland popularity over time - boys

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–2023

Last recorded 2023
Peak year (1922)
90
Annual births at peak, across 139 years of records
020406080100 188519111924193719501963197619962023 6

Orland popularity over time - girls

5 total births recorded since 1926 (Orland as girls' name)

Unisex variant - 5 births
5 1926 5

Orland by decade

Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance

1920s was Orland's strongest decade.

605 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.

Orland births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 1920s at 605 births (29% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of June 2026

How Orland compares to similarly-sized names

Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Orland's total volume

Orland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names

Orland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names Scatter plot of 16 data points. 0%5%10%15%20% 050100150200 New & already peakedOld name, single-era peakNew & still diversifyingLong history, steady all along Years in SSA records % of total births in the single peak year Orland
Orland vs 15 similarly-sized boys names

Orland by state

Where Orland concentrates geographically, total births since 1885

Geographically diffuse
Top 8 states by recorded births for the name Orland
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 Ohio
91 4.4%
#2 Wisconsin
63 3.0%
#3 Illinois
26 1.2%
#4 Iowa
22 1.1%
#5 West Virginia
22 1.1%
#6 Kansas
21 1.0%
#7 Michigan
17 0.8%
#8 Texas
16 0.8%
Ohio share of Orland's total US births 4.4%
Even split

91 of 2,081 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.

Orland appears in 14 states. Explore state details →

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Orland? ▼
Since 1885, Social Security records show 2,081 babies named Orland. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 90 births.
When was Orland most popular? ▼
Orland was most popular in the 1920s decade with 605 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Orland most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orland are Ohio (91 births), Wisconsin (63 births), Illinois (26 births).
How long has the name Orland been used? ▼
Orland has been recorded in Social Security data since 1885, spanning 139 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Orland? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orlando, Orlin, Orlan, Orlo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Orland's data

  • Orland's decade-level peak was the 1920s (605 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • Ohio records the most Orlands (91 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
  • Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Orland

Nearby Names Like Orland

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orland

Orlando Boy
#843 49,454 births
Orlin Boy
#4210 1,683 births
Orlan Boy
#9932 960 births
Orlo Boy
920 births
Orlanda Boy
538 births

Compare Orland side by side: Orland vs Orlando Orland vs Orlin Orland vs Orlan

Or pick any two names to compare →

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Data Sources

Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).

According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.

Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Orland: Baby Name Since 1885 - 2,081 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orland. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Orland draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.