Orlan
Pronunciation: [ AWRL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orlan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 220 babies have been named Orlan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orlan is past its peak , currently ranked #12,636 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,636
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Orlan
Orlan is a boy name .
Orlan is currently ranked #12,636 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orlan include Orl, Ory, Orie, and Orlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Orlan include Orlando . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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