Flor
Flor is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flower or blossom.
Origin and history
Flor is a feminine name of Latin origin directly translating to 'flower'. It is widely used in Spanish-speaking cultures and has been consistently chosen in the United States, maintaining a steady, moderate usage over time.
Popularity in the United States
7,608 babies in the United States have been named Flor since 1880. It ranks #1918 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1536.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.7 %)
- TX (33.8 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- AZ (4.3 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 7 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 87 |
| 1960-1970 | 263 |
| 1970-1980 | 653 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,059 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,856 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,104 |
| 2010-2019 | 979 |
| 2020-2029 | 567 |
Famous people named Flor
- Flor Silvestre: Singer, Actress
- Flor de Maria Rivera: Fashion Designer
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Latin word 'flos', which serves as the root for words like floral and flourish.
- Flor has maintained steady representation in the U.S. birth registry for over a century.