Masculine dossier · first seen 1898
Orlan
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1926
Peak births
32
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Orlan
How many people are named Orlan?
An estimated 241 living Americans are named Orlan.
How rare is Orlan?
Orlan is very rare among babies today, with 7 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 78.1% from its 1926 peak.
How old is the typical Orlan?
The median age of a living American named Orlan is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 24 and 77 years old.
Is Orlan still popular?
Yes — Orlan is currently rising in popularity, with 7 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.9× higher than the previous decade.
1898Peak 19262025
Peak year
1926
Decline from peak
78.1%
2025
7
All-time
960