I'm was an orphan growing up. How about you?
Im sorry to hear that the definition is a child bereft through "death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by one or both parents.
It's ok. Do you know how many orphans there are each year?
Too many the numbers grow each year. But that does not change anything Notable orphans and foundlings include world leaders, celebrated writers, entertainment greats,
Are you aware of how many orphans in the US are adopted each year?
No unfortunaly I do not know those numbers. According to the United Nations, the definition of an orphan is anyone that loses one parent so im sure it changes a lot.
Are there any famous orphanages you know about?
One  of the biggest in america is the Thornwell Home, But in addition to leaders and celbs   innumerable fictional characters in literature and comics have be orphans too.
Oh? Can you name any in particular?
Well Batman is the most famous by far. You should check out Wikipedia for lists of notable people who have been adopted