Florin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFLOR-in / /ˈflɔːrɪn/Latin; Romanian
Meaning
Latin: flower; Romanian: prosperous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Florin has Latin roots, deriving from 'florens', meaning 'flowering' or 'prosperous'. In Romania, it is commonly used as a masculine given name and is also associated with the Romanian currency, the leu, which was previously subdivided into bani. The name has been popular in various cultures, reflecting themes of growth and prosperity.
Trend Summary
The name Florin has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Florine
- Florian
International Variants
- Florian (German)
- Florianus (Latin)
- Florin (Romanian)
Famous people named Florin
Florin Piersic is a Romanian actor known for his work in film and theater.
Florin Andone is a Romanian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Europe.
Florin Cîțu is a Romanian politician who served as Prime Minister of Romania.
Florin Salam is a well-known Romanian singer famous for his contributions to the manele music genre.
Fictional characters named Florin
Florin is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Tintin', known for his role as a supporting character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Florin was first seen in the United States in 1918. Florin has ranked as high as #1368 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Florin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Florin
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 |