Florence
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Blossoming; Flourishing
Background: The name Florence originates from the Latin word 'florens,' meaning 'blossoming' or 'flourishing.' This term was adopted into Old French as 'Florence,' further emphasizing its connection to growth and vitality.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#110
Total births
339,743
Most popular decade
1910s
(245,277 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+866 ranks)
Years in Top 100
61
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1925
- Peak year births
- 45
- Peak rank
- #1,022
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,889
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 1,063
- First year rank
- #14
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 11,318
- Peak rank
- #14
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 711
- Recent rank
- #435
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).