Orlan
Boy name · English · German · Spanish
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,121 in 1898
7 babies were named Orlan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 891 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1898–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Orlan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Orlan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Orlan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOrlan first shows up in US birth records in 1898, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 127 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1898, when it ranked #1,121. Today it's #9,714, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendOrlan has climbed 891 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Orlan
Orlan is a boy name of English, German and Spanish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-lan”. US birth records list Orlan for boys from 1898 to 2025, in 69 of those 128 years. Its best year was 1898, when it ranked #1,121 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 20 | 49,020 boys |
| 1900s | 3.7 | 273,224 boys |
| 1910s | 18 | 56,593 boys |
| 1920s | 22 | 45,413 boys |
| 1930s | 18 | 55,006 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 96,805 boys |
| 1950s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 1970s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 boys |
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- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Orlan
What is the origin of the name Orlan?
Orlan has English, German, Spanish roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Orlan a boy or girl name?
Orlan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Orlan?
Orlan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1898 (#1,121).