Florence
Florence is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “flourishing, prosperous.” It ranked #391 in the United States in 2025. Florence derives from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing.'
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how do you pronounce Florence?
FLOR-ens
where does the name Florence come from?
From the Latin Florentia, a feminine form of Florentius, from florens, blossoming or flourishing. It came by way of the French form of Saint Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian, and was also once used for the masculine Florentius.
Florence Nightingale established it as a name of compassion and strength. The Italian city adds romantic allure. It is climbing rapidly in the UK and gaining in the US.
how popular is this name?
Florence has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 111 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 35. It peaked at #6 in 1890, and ranked #391 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #391 |
| 2024 | #429 |
| 2023 | #522 |
| 2022 | #623 |
| 2021 | #715 |
| 2020 | #763 |
| 2019 | #936 |
| 2018 | #968 |
| 2017 | #978 |
| 1980 | #977 |
| 1970 | #557 |
| 1960 | #356 |
| 1950 | #190 |
| 1940 | #100 |
| 1930 | #38 |
| 1920 | #16 |
| 1910 | #12 |
| 1900 | #7 |
| 1890 | #6 |
| 1880 | #14 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Florence fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Florence
Its popularity grew through Florence Nightingale, who was born in the Tuscan city of Florence.
who are famous people named Florence?
- Florence Nightingale (founder of modern nursing)
- Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine)
- Florence Pugh (British actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Florence?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Florence?
what names go well with Florence?
Sibling names that share Florence's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Florence
What does the name Florence mean?
Florence means “flourishing, prosperous”.
What is the origin of the name Florence?
Florence comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Florentia, Florencia and Fiorenza.
How popular is the name Florence?
Florence ranked #391 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1890, at #6, and it has spent 111 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Florence a boy or girl name?
Florence is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Florence?
Florence is pronounced FLOR-ens, with 2 syllables.
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