Florence
Florence is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flourishing, prosperous, or blooming.
Origin and history
Florence is a classical name derived from the Latin word Florentius, meaning flourishing or prosperous. While predominantly given to females in the United States, it has a long history of minor masculine usage dating back to antiquity and early saint names. Today, male usage in the U.S. remains exceedingly rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,454 babies in the United States have been named Florence since 1880. It ranks #3273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.1 %)
- GA (12.3 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 116 |
| 1890-1900 | 159 |
| 1900-1910 | 177 |
| 1910-1920 | 294 |
| 1920-1930 | 333 |
| 1930-1940 | 220 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Florence
- Florence Ziegfeld Jr.: Theatrical Producer, Impresario
Nicknames
Floy, Flory
Fun facts
- Florence originated as a male Latin name (Florentius) borne by several early Christian martyrs and bishops.
- It shares its root with the Italian city of Florence, which comes from the Latin Florentia.