Florence
Florence first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 11,318 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 796.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Florence popular?
Rising Florence has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 3,330 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,828 | |
| 2000s | 600 | |
| 1990s | 828 | |
| 1980s | 1,272 | |
| 1970s | 2,227 | |
| 1960s | 5,081 | |
| 1950s | 10,597 | |
| 1940s | 20,393 | |
| 1930s | 37,942 | |
| 1920s | 88,295 | |
| 1910s | 81,465 | |
| 1900s | 36,191 | |
| 1890s | 32,345 | |
| 1880s | 16,699 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Florence mean?
Florence comes from the Latin Florentia, “flourishing, prosperous.” It is also the English name of the Italian city; the nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, born there, made it famous.
Nicknames for Florence
- Flo
- Florrie
- Flossie
Variants & spellings
- Florencia
- Firenze
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Frequently asked questions
Is Florence a boy or a girl name?
Florence is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Florence a popular name right now?
Florence has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Florence?
In 2025, Florence ranked #391 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Florence most popular?
Florence was most popular in 1918, when about 11,318 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Florence?
Common nicknames for Florence include Flo, Florrie, Flossie.