Orlando is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #565 in 2015 with 66 recorded births. This places Orlando in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 95 births ranking #439. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 266.7%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 5,049 boys born was named Orlando. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Orlando is the Italian form of Roland and carries the broad meaning of famous land. It has a romantic, expansive sound and a long literary history.
The name is strongly associated with Renaissance literature through Orlando Furioso and has remained known in several European traditions. Its shape feels ornate, but still wearable.