NAME PROFILE
Orlan
Derived from the Latin word 'caecus', meaning 'blind' to the physical world but seeing with the soul. It represents an individual with profound inner wisdom, intuition, and a gentle spirit that guides others through empathy and grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 960 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1918 |
| Most recent | 1942 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 40%IL — 20%WI — 20%MO — 20%AK — 0%
Notable People
Shela (Japanese pop singer known for 'White Destiny') · Sheila E. (Acclaimed percussionist and singer, 'The Glamorous Life') · Sheila Hancock (Award-winning English actress, 'Cabaret') · Sheila Jackson Lee (Prominent American politician and congresswoman) · Sheila Young (Olympic gold medalist in speed skating and world champion cyclist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SheeShelLala
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