Florence
Florence is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flourishing, blooming, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Florence is derived from the Latin name Florentia, which comes from 'florens' meaning 'flourishing' or 'blossoming'. It has a long history of traditional use in the English-speaking world, famously associated with the Italian city of Florence and nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale. In the United States, it was exceptionally popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is currently experiencing a subtle revival.
Popularity in the United States
339,093 babies in the United States have been named Florence since 1880. It ranks #110 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #541.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16.4 %)
- PA (11.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 16,699 |
| 1890-1900 | 32,345 |
| 1900-1910 | 36,191 |
| 1910-1920 | 81,465 |
| 1920-1930 | 88,295 |
| 1930-1940 | 37,942 |
| 1940-1950 | 20,393 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,597 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,081 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,227 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,272 |
| 1990-2000 | 828 |
| 2000-2010 | 600 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,828 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,330 |
Famous people named Florence
- Florence Nightingale: Nurse, Social Reformer
- Florence Welch: Singer, Songwriter
- Florence Pugh: Actress
Nicknames
Flo, Florrie, Flossie
Fun facts
- Florence Nightingale was named after the Italian city of Florence, where she was born in 1820.
- The name was a top 10 girl name in the United States during the late 1890s and early 1900s.