Flora
Flora first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1920, when 1,566 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 483.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Flora popular?
Rising Flora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,507 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,801 | |
| 2000s | 1,008 | |
| 1990s | 717 | |
| 1980s | 830 | |
| 1970s | 1,140 | |
| 1960s | 2,277 | |
| 1950s | 4,411 | |
| 1940s | 6,178 | |
| 1930s | 8,727 | |
| 1920s | 13,962 | |
| 1910s | 11,761 | |
| 1900s | 6,015 | |
| 1890s | 5,442 | |
| 1880s | 4,195 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Flora mean?
Literally means 'flower': from Latin 'flos/floris' (flower). Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora means Flower. Literally means 'flower': from Latin 'flos/floris' (flower). Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
What is the origin of the name Flora?
Flora is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Flora?
Flora is pronounced “FLOR-uh.”
Is Flora a boy or a girl name?
Flora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Flora a popular name right now?
Flora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Flora?
In 2025, Flora ranked #607 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Flora most popular?
Flora was most popular in 1920, when about 1,566 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Flora?
Names similar to Flora include Marina, Laurel, Aurelia, Ebony, Estella.
What names go well with Flora?
latin names that pair well with Flora include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.