Florentino
Florentino is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flourishing, blooming, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Florentino is a masculine name derived from the Latin name Florentinus, which comes from Florens, meaning 'flourishing' or 'blooming'. It has historically been used in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures. In the United States, it is a rare choice that has maintained steady, subtle usage throughout the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,105 babies in the United States have been named Florentino since 1880. It ranks #2314 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1868.
States where it is most popular
- TX (65.5 %)
- CA (31.3 %)
- NM (1 %)
- HI (0.82 %)
- AZ (0.38 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 325 |
| 1930-1940 | 315 |
| 1940-1950 | 304 |
| 1950-1960 | 308 |
| 1960-1970 | 295 |
| 1970-1980 | 338 |
| 1980-1990 | 316 |
| 1990-2000 | 361 |
| 2000-2010 | 240 |
| 2010-2019 | 126 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Florentino
- Florentino Pérez: Businessman, Sports Executive
- Florentino Ameghino: Paleontologist, Naturalist
Nicknames
Tino, Floro
Fun facts
- Florentino Ariza is a primary character in Gabriel García Márquez's famous novel Love in the Time of Cholera.
- The name shares its Latin root with the city of Florence and words related to flora and blossoms.