Orland is of Old English origin, derived from the place name Ordlond, which means 'eastern land'. It is also associated with the Latin word 'aurum', meaning 'gold'. The name Orland was popularized by the Italian epic poem Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, featuring a knight named Orlando who embarks on numerous adventures. In English-speaking countries, it has been used less frequently as a given name compared to its Continental European counterparts.
The name Orland experienced a significant rise in popularity between 1912 and 1922, with the number of births peaking at 90 in 1922. However, it has since seen a steady decline, with only 5 or 6 births recorded annually since 2003. Overall, there have been a total of 2081 births named Orland from 1885 to 2023.