How popular is the name Orla in 2025?

Orla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Orla most popular?

Orla peaked in 1890, reaching #629 among US boy names.

Orla will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Orla entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #629 in 1890, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#629

peak (1890)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Orla are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Orla alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Orla in 2025?: Orla is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Orla most popular?: Orla peaked in 1890, reaching #629 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Orla with classmates?: Orla will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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