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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Florence — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Florecita|Florencia
LatinGirl↑ Rising

Florence

FLOR-ens · 2 syllables

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Girl
#435
↑ Rising

Also ranked: Boy #11328 · → Stable

#435
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 39
Peak rank
#435 in 2024
5yr change
+87 ranks
Birth frequency
2.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
32% boy · 68% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #435 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Florence

Popularity score: 39  ·  SSA Rank: #435

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
76
Higher than 76% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+87 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
65
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LatinClassicVintageRomanticUnisex2-syllableNature-inspiredRenaissanceGentleWarm
Character
artistic sensibilityrefined eleganceintellectual curiositygentle compassioncultural appreciation
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Florences

determinedpioneeringswiftstylishbold
STRONG
High confidence

Florence is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #435 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +87 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#435 · niche
Florence at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Florentius, meaning 'flourishing' or 'blooming.' Associated with Florence, Italy, the Renaissance center of art and culture.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#435 in 2024
5yr change:+87 ranks
Sex usage:32% boy · 68% girl
Notable bearers
Florence Griffith Joyner
Olympic athlete (though primarily known as female athlete)
Florence Pugh
Actress (though female)
Similar Sound
FlorenceFlorrieFlorianFlorinFlorestaFiona
Similar Style
EleanorVioletHazel◈OliverHenryClaraIrisBenjaminNathaniel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Florence
EleanorIrisVioletOliverHenryNathanielClaraArthur
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Florence illustration
Name Intelligence
Florence · Overview
Summary

Florence is a Latin girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #435 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 6/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Florence scores 76/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 87 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Romantic · Vintage character
Florence carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
florence.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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