Total births
538
Unisex name · since 1923
Orlanda
538 babies named Orlanda in U.S. Social Security records since 1923, with the highest year being 1970. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 538
- total births
- 1923–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Orlanda sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 538 recorded since 1923.
Social Security Administration records show Orlanda recorded 538 times among boys since 1923, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1994.
- 538 total births
- 1923–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
538 boys have been named Orlanda since 1923, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 538
- total births
- 1923–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Orlanda was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
25 babies were named Orlanda in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Orlanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Orlanda's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 25, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Orlanda at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Orlanda popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1994
- Peak year (1970)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Orlanda popularity over time - girls
254 total births recorded since 1915 (Orlanda as girls' name)
Orlanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Orlanda's strongest decade.
177 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Orlanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s 16
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 67
1950s
67 births
- 1960s
1960s
140 births
- 1970s
1970s
177 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 177 births (33% of all-time use).
How Orlanda 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 Orlanda's total volume
Orlanda vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Orlanda by state
Where Orlanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.9% |
Alabama share of Orlanda's total US births 1.9%
Even split
10 of 538 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orlanda? ▼
538 babies have been named Orlanda since 1923. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1970 with 25 births.
When was Orlanda most popular? ▼
Orlanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 177 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Orlanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orlanda are Alabama (10 births), North Carolina (6 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Orlanda a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Orlanda is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 538 births, and as a girl's name it has 254 births.
How long has the name Orlanda been used? ▼
Records for Orlanda go back to 1923, giving 72 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Orlanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orlando, Orland, Orlin, Orlan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Orlanda's data
- Orlanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (177 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Orlandas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Orlanda
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orlanda
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1923–1994 (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. "Orlanda: Baby Name Since 1923 - 538 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orlanda. 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 Orlanda 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 July 2026.