Flora Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFLOR-uh / ˈflɔːrəLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: flower; English: flourishing
Historical & Cultural Background
Flora is derived from the Latin word for flower, symbolizing beauty and nature. In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and the season of spring. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with femininity and growth. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has seen some use as a masculine name in modern contexts.
Trend Summary
Flora has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often associated with vintage name trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Flor
- Flore
International Variants
- Flora (Italian)
- Flore (French)
- Fleur (French)
Famous people named Flora
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Fictional characters named Flora
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Flora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Flora has ranked as high as #896 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Flora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Flora
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |