Orlean
girl nameOrlean entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #1278 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#1278
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1520 |
| 1900s | #1724 |
| 1910s | #2311 |
| 1920s | #1914 |
| 1930s | #2910 |
| 1940s | #4178 |
| 1950s | #5044 |
| 1970s | #7070 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Orlean are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Orlean alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orlean in 2025?
- Orlean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Orlean most popular?
- Orlean peaked in 1899, reaching #1278 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Orlean with classmates?
- Orlean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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