Florence: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FLOR-uhns · 2 syllables
Florence means “flourishing”, from Latin.
Borrowed from French Florence f, from Latin Florentia (as a given name, a feminine form of Florentius), from florens (“flowering, flourishing”), from flos (“flower”), connected with English bloom and blossom. Doublet of Firenze. The female given name gained popularity from Florence Nightingale who was born in the Tuscan city.
- Meaning
- flourishing
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FLOR-uhns
- US rank (2025)
- #391
- US babies a year
- about 598 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Nature, Literary
- Nicknames
- Flo
How popular is Florence?
Florence was the #391 name in the US in 2025, given to 796 babies. It’s rising: up 335% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #391 |
| England & Wales | #14 |
| Scotland | #94 |
| Northern Ireland | #119 |
| Ireland | #199 |
| Canada | #18 |
| Australia | #31 |
How old are people named Florence?
Half of US adults named Florence are older than 76; most are between 39 and 94. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Florence
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Florence have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Florence
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Florence
What does the name Florence mean?
Florence means “flourishing”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Florence?
Florence is pronounced FLOR-uhns.
How popular is the name Florence?
Florence was the #391 name in the US in 2025, given to 796 babies. It’s rising: up 335% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Florence?
Half of US adults named Florence are older than 76. Most are between 39 and 94.