Orlo

Orlo - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Orlo at a glance

Orlo is ranked #1584 among boy baby names in 1941, with 5 births in 1941. It peaked in 1915 at #936 and first appeared on the charts in 1913.

Rank in 1941
#1584
Births in 1941
5
Peak year
1915 (#936)
First appeared
1913
Popularity
1 in 232,536 boys
Visitor rating
4.5/5 (6 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Orlo appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #948. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Orlo and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Orlo? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Orlo. The baby boy name Orlo was given to 5 baby boys in 1941, ranking #1584 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 232,536 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Orlo peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 936.



Famous with this name

Orlo
Orlo Sheldon
Greg Orloff


How would you rate Orlo, 1-5?

Rating: 4.5/5 (6 recent votes)


Orlo is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Orlo is currently topping the baby name charts in Ohio at position #458 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #458.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Orlo is where you live.


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Orlo origin and meaning

Orlo is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Orlo, pop culture references for the name Orlo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Orlo

We've found the following names that sound similar to Orlo, sorted by popularity.

Oral / Oriel / Orel / Oreoluwa / Orley /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19411584
19291461
19261894
19251895
19231223
19211463
19201295
19191224
19181204
19171534
19161519
1915936
19141107
1913948

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Ohio458

Even more about Orlo


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Orlo a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Orlo?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1915
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Orlo
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 232,536
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1913
1941 births +5

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