Holding steady.
Popularity of Orlo since 1881
Babies named Orlo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orlo's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 23 |
| 1890s | 41 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 239 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 170 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Orlo is a rare given name that first appeared in United States records in 1881. Its peak year was 1895, during which the name saw its highest usage, though it never entered the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable but extremely low level of use over the decades, remaining largely outside the mainstream. By the latest year tracked, 2025, Orlo is exceedingly uncommon, with no reported instances per million births. The name's origins are somewhat obscure, possibly a variant of Orlando or a diminutive formed from the popular -o ending for boys in the 19th century. Despite its rarity, Orlo carries a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice.
Orlo is believed to be a short form or variant of Orlando, which itself derives from the Germanic elements 'alt' (old) and 'land' (territory), meaning 'old land' or 'famous land.' It has also been used as a given name in its own right, particularly in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name never achieved widespread popularity but has seen occasional use.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Orlando
Sibling names for Orlo
Names that share Orlo's style, for a brother or sister.
