Orlo is of German origin and means "noble". It was brought to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest of 1066, but it has since become quite rare. In its heyday, Orlo was often used as a given name for boys born into noble families or families with aspirations of nobility. Today, it is still predominantly a male name, though it can sometimes be found as a female name in certain cultures. The name Orlo has no known variations or nicknames, but it does share some popularity with its cognate forms like Orlando and Orlando. Despite its rarity today, Orlo remains a strong and distinctive name choice for parents looking for something unique yet timeless.
The name Orlo experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike during World War I. Between 1913 and 1918, there were consistently high numbers of births, reaching a peak of 41 births in 1919. However, this trend was not sustained, as births began to decline thereafter, reaching as low as 5 births in recent years (2016, 2020, and 2022). Overall, there have been a total of 920 births recorded with the name Orlo since 1881.