How Many People Are Named Orlando?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Orlando

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 11,346 living people in the United States currently have the first name Orlando. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 16,747 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #162 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~11,346CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)16,747Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#162U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1956 (311 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~11,346
Historical Births (SSA)
16,747
All-Time Rank
#162
Historical Peak
1956

Key Insights for Orlando

Estimated Living Bearers
~11,346 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#162
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1956
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
7.5% Male · 92.5% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~1,418 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Orlando

Living Population Model
~11,346

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
16,747

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
12,245

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
49.1 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1956

Highest annual total: 311 registrations in 1956.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Orlando has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Orlando (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1956 (~311 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010101893
2011100892
2012100892
201399891
201499891
201599891
201698890
201798890
201898890
201998890
202098890
202198890
202297889
202397889
202497889

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
78/100
1950s
98/100
1960s
91/100
1970s
63/100
1980s
33/100
1990s
12/100
2000s
34/100
2010s
32/100
2020s
16/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Orlando has been predominantly feminine (92.5% female vs 7.5% male).

Male: 7.5% (~1,256 births)Female: 92.5% (~15,491 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Orlando

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Orlando in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Orlando appeared 12,245 times, ranking #416 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
12,245 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#416
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Orlando Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~1,418 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~1,41812.5%
Texas (TX)~1,0449.2%
Florida (FL)~7726.8%
New York (NY)~6926.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~4544%
Illinois (IL)~4423.9%
Ohio (OH)~4083.6%
Georgia (GA)~3743.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 11,346 people named Orlando are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 49.1 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Orlando: 49.1 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Orlando

How many people in the U.S. are named Orlando?

Approximately 11,346 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Orlando. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 16,747 birth applications for Orlando between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Orlando?

Orlando ranks #162 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Orlando comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Orlando most popular in America?

The name Orlando reached its peak historical popularity in 1956, when 311 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Orlando?

Orlando has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Orlando?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Orlando has been predominantly feminine (92.5% female vs 7.5% male).

Where is the name Orlando most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Orlando resides in California, with approximately 1,418 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Orlando in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Orlando appeared 12,245 times in census returns, ranking #416 in official 2020 returns.

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