girl name
Florence
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#391 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Florence in the US, 1880–2025
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Florence a boy or a girl name?
Florence is most commonly used as a girl name.
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.