Orlando is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #490 in 2024 with 80 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 95 births ranking #439. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 344.4%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,472 boys born was named Orlando. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.