Orlandra
A feminine name of indeterminate origin meaning "golden woman".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Orlandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orlandra today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orlandra births was 1997 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orlandra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Orlandra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1997
8 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1997 SSA rank
#10,531
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Orlandra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Orlandra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Orlandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Orlandra
The name Orlandra is a feminine given name with roots dating back to the 15th century. Its origins can be traced to the Etruscan language, an ancient tongue spoken in what is now central Italy. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "orla," meaning "golden," and the suffix "-ndra," which was commonly used in Etruscan names to denote femininity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orlandra can be found in a 1472 document from the Republic of Siena, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman. This suggests that the name was prevalent among the upper classes of the region during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, the name gained popularity among Italian families, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. It was often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and nobility, reflecting the name's golden connotations.
While not widely referenced in religious texts or ancient scriptures, the name Orlandra did appear in several historical records and literary works from the Renaissance era. One notable example is a 1589 poem by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, where he celebrates the beauty of a woman named Orlandra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Orlandra. One of the earliest was Orlandra Vitelli (1450-1521), a noblewoman from Città di Castello, who was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and scholars.
Another notable Orlandra was Orlandra Cecchini (1565-1639), an Italian actress and singer who performed in the commedia dell'arte troupes of her time. She was celebrated for her talent and her involvement in the development of early opera.
In the 19th century, Orlandra Falconieri (1811-1876) was an Italian painter and sculptor who achieved recognition for her works depicting religious and mythological themes.
More recently, Orlandra Russelliti (1926-2002) was an Italian novelist and poet who won several literary awards for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Lastly, Orlandra Zoccoli (1946-2018) was an Italian fashion designer known for her avant-garde and experimental designs, which challenged traditional notions of fashion and beauty.
While the name Orlandra is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of the rich cultural heritage of Italy, carrying with it the legacy of the Renaissance and the artistic and literary traditions of the region.
People
Orlandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orlandra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Orlandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orlandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orlandra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Orlandra a common name?
We classify Orlandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orlandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Orlandra was 1997, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orlandra is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Orlandra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Orlandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orlandra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Orlandra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Orlandra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Orlandra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Orlandra?
Want to know how many people have the name Orlandra? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.