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Origin(s)
PronunciationFLOR-uhns / /ˈflɔːrəns/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: flourishing; English: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Florence is derived from the Latin name Florentius, which means 'prosperous' or 'flourishing.' It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy. Florence is also associated with the city of Florence, a center of art and culture during the Renaissance. The name has been predominantly used for girls, but it has occasionally been used for boys as well.
Trend Summary
The name Florence has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, primarily being more common for girls.
Similar Names
Variants
- Florence
- Florrie
International Variants
- Fiorenza (Italian)
- Fiorenzo (Italian)
- Florent (French)
- Florentino (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Florence was first seen in the United States in 1880. Florence has ranked as high as #849 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Florence has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Florence (1939)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 15 |
| 1887 | 16 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 12 |
| 1892 | 16 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 19 |
| 1896 | 15 |
| 1897 | 20 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 20 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 21 |
| 1902 | 23 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1905 | 18 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1909 | 17 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 40 |
| 1915 | 37 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1918 | 32 |
| 1919 | 31 |
| 1920 | 32 |
| 1921 | 24 |
| 1922 | 28 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1928 | 39 |
| 1929 | 37 |
| 1930 | 38 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 17 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |