Flavia Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FLAY-vee-uh //ˈfleɪ.vi.ə//

Origin: Latin

Meaning: yellow; blonde

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Flavia has its roots in ancient Roman culture, deriving from the Latin word "flavus," which means "yellow" or "golden." This etymology reflects a connection to the color of wheat or the golden hue of hair, and it was commonly associated with the Flavian dynasty, a prominent family in Roman history. The name was used as a feminine form of the family name Flavius, which was borne by several notable figures, including emperors such as Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian during the 1st century CE.

The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin on early medieval European languages, particularly as the Roman Empire expanded and later influenced the vernacular languages of its former territories. Historically, Flavia has been borne by various saints and notable figures in the early Christian church, contributing to its enduring presence in Christian contexts.

One significant figure is Saint Flavia Domitilla, a 1st-century Christian martyr who is venerated in both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions. Her story, along with others, helped to solidify the name's association with virtue and piety in the early Christian era.

The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible, which further disseminated its use throughout medieval Europe. Culturally, Flavia has been associated with themes of beauty and brightness, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutives such as Flavie emerging in French-speaking regions. Its historical resonance is enhanced by its connection to noble lineages and its presence in religious contexts, ensuring that Flavia remains a name rich with historical and cultural significance.

Famous people named Flavia

In this section, you will find notable people named Flavia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Flavia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Flavia Pennetta is a retired professional tennis player best known for winning the 2015 US Open and reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 6.

Flavia Labate is a notable Italian artist known for her contemporary paintings and installations.

Fictional characters named Flavia

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Flavia de Luce is a fictional character from the mystery novel series by Alan Bradley. She is an eleven-year-old amateur sleuth with a passion for chemistry and solving crimes in her English village.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Flavia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ClaudiaJuliaLiviaAureliaOctaviaSophia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Flavia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

FloraFionaFreyaFelicityFayeLiviaCeciliaAlivia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Flavia was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Flavia has ranked as high as #2276 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Florida, California, New York, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Flavia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Flavia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Flavia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Flavia (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

State Births Share
FL 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Flavia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 13 13
2024 10 10
2023 9 9
2022 18 18
2021 12 12
2020 17 17
2019 16 16
2018 17 17
2017 18 18
2016 22 22
2015 10 10
2014 14 14
2013 14 14
2012 13 13
2011 12 12
2010 11 11
2009 9 9
2008 15 15
2007 17 17
2006 18 18
2005 18 18
2004 19 19
2003 15 15
2002 18 18
2001 14 14
2000 7 7
1999 10 10
1998 12 12
1997 8 8
1996 12 12
1995 19 19
1994 11 11
1993 11 11
1992 14 14
1991 13 13
1990 22 22
1989 7 7
1988 10 10
1987 14 14
1986 11 11
1985 11 11
1984 5 5
1983 13 13
1982 13 13
1981 13 13
1980 12 12
1979 17 17
1978 8 8
1977 20 20
1976 15 15
1975 13 13
1974 12 12
1973 12 12
1972 13 13
1971 11 11
1970 13 13
1969 10 10
1968 12 12
1967 7 7
1966 12 12
1965 13 13
1964 14 14
1963 14 14
1962 14 14
1961 10 10
1960 14 14
1959 14 14
1958 10 10
1957 6 6
1956 12 12
1955 19 19
1954 19 19
1953 10 10
1952 8 8
1951 10 10
1950 7 7
1949 13 13
1948 11 11
1947 10 10
1946 10 10
1945 7 7
1944 12 12
1943 13 13
1942 16 16
1941 7 7
1940 14 14
1939 17 17
1938 15 15
1937 11 11
1936 12 12
1935 9 9
1934 15 15
1933 17 17
1932 18 18
1931 20 20
1930 18 18
1929 23 23
1928 30 30
1927 21 21
1926 26 26
1925 27 27
1924 18 18
1923 28 28
1922 28 28
1921 39 39
1920 18 18
1919 29 29
1918 26 26
1917 19 19
1916 16 16
1915 18 18
1914 17 17
1913 16 16
1912 11 11
1911 15 15
1910 9 9
1909 11 11
1908 13 13
1906 7 7
1905 10 10
1904 8 8
1903 8 8
1901 6 6
1900 7 7
1899 7 7
1898 5 5
1897 8 8
1896 5 5
1894 5 5
1893 7 7
1892 6 6
1890 7 7
1889 5 5
1888 6 6
1887 6 6
1885 5 5
1884 10 10
1881 6 6