Florence Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Florence is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Florence?
Florence is spelled F-L-O-R-E-N-C-E. The name has 8 letters.
Florence at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Florence derives from the Latin word “Florentia,” meaning “blossoming” or “flourishing.”
- Origin
- Florence is commonly associated with the Latin feminine form Florentius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
- Pronunciation
- FLOR-ens · 2 syllables
Florence Popularity in 2025
Rank#391
Recorded Births796
- Girls usage rose 38 places to #391 and recorded 78 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Florence Mean?
Florence derives from the Latin word “Florentia,” meaning “blossoming” or “flourishing.”
Origin: Florence is commonly associated with the Latin feminine form Florentius, which was used in ancient Roman contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Florence?
PronunciationFLOR-ens
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Florence?
- History
- The name Florence has been used in English-speaking countries since the medieval period and has been borne by several historical figures.
Florence Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 796 | #391 |
| 2024 | Girls | 718 | #429 |
| 2024 | Boys | 6 | #10,938 |
| 2023 | Girls | 583 | #522 |
| 2022 | Girls | 475 | #623 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 401 | #715 |
| 2020 | Girls | 357 | #763 |
| 2019 | Girls | 282 | #936 |
| 2018 | Girls | 273 | #968 |
| 2017 | Girls | 267 | #978 |
| 2016 | Girls | 247 | #1,055 |
| 2015 | Girls | 214 | #1,175 |
| 2014 | Girls | 183 | #1,301 |
| 2013 | Girls | 118 | #1,744 |
| 2012 | Girls | 94 | #2,047 |
| 2011 | Girls | 74 | #2,454 |
| 2010 | Girls | 76 | #2,451 |
| 2009 | Girls | 54 | #3,126 |
| 2008 | Girls | 62 | #2,855 |
| 2007 | Girls | 61 | #2,930 |
| 2006 | Girls | 64 | #2,757 |
| 2005 | Girls | 55 | #2,935 |
| 2004 | Girls | 64 | #2,589 |
When Was Florence Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Girls
11,318 recorded births
National rank #14
1920 · Girls
10,731 recorded births
National rank #16
1921 · Girls
10,720 recorded births
National rank #17
1917 · Girls
10,538 recorded births
National rank #14
Where Florence Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OR | #144 | 24 |
| UT | #197 | 23 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| MN | #212 | 26 |
| CO | #236 | 27 |
| WI | #237 | 23 |
| IN | #267 | 26 |