Flora
Flora is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flower or blossom.
Origin and history
Flora is a classical name derived from the Latin word for flower, historically associated with the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. It enjoyed widespread popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has experienced a modern revival in the United States. Today, it is appreciated as a timeless, vintage botanical name.
Popularity in the United States
70,971 babies in the United States have been named Flora since 1880. It ranks #470 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #675.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.1 %)
- AL (6.5 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- MS (5.9 %)
- CA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 4,195 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,442 |
| 1900-1910 | 6,015 |
| 1910-1920 | 11,761 |
| 1920-1930 | 13,962 |
| 1930-1940 | 8,727 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,178 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,411 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,277 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,140 |
| 1980-1990 | 830 |
| 1990-2000 | 717 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,008 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,801 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,507 |
Famous people named Flora
- Flora MacDonald: Historical Figure
- Flora Robson: Actress
Nicknames
Flo, Floy
Fun facts
- In ancient Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers, fertility, and the season of spring.
- The term 'flora' is universally used in science to describe the plant life present in a particular region or time.