Florence

Rank 622nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Florence was 622nd most popular baby name for girls and 1,209th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 480 babies were named Florence in the United States. The gender distribution for "Florence" is 98.5% female and 1.5% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,993 babies in the United States were named Florence. Today, the average age of someone named Florence is around 61 to 70 years old.

The name "Florence" is not common today.

Nicknames for Florence include Flo and Flossie.

Florence Meaning & Origin

Florence is a name of Latin origin that means "flourishing" or "prosperous", often associated with beauty, grace, and charm inspired by the Italian city known for its art and culture.

The name Florence is described as elegant, cultured and artistic.

Pronunciation

Florence is pronounced flo-rence in English. The name Florence has 8 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Florence".

Boys
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Fun Facts about Florence

  • The name Florence was most popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often given to girls because of its association with the Italian city known for its beauty and cultural importance.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

Boys named Florence
Girls named Florence
98.5%

Relevant Categories

Similar Sounding Names

Florencia Florian Florencio Florentino Florina Florentina Floriana Folarin Florin

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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