Florence

Florence - A very unique female name

Florence appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #12. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Florence and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Florence? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Florence. The baby girl name Florence was given to 761 baby girls in 2025, ranking #392 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,713 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Florence peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 12.

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Florence is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Florence is currently topping the baby name charts in Oregon at position #147 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #723.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Florence is where you live.

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Florence origin and meaning

Latin, via French

From florens, 'flourishing, blooming'; also the English name of the Italian city

Florence comes from the Roman name Florentius, 'flourishing,' and doubles as the English name for Firenze, the cradle of the Renaissance. It was a top American name into the 1910s — peaking in 1918 — vanished for decades, and has climbed steeply since 2020.

Attested etymology

Florence is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Florence, pop culture references for the name Florence and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Florence

We've found the following names that sound similar to Florence, sorted by popularity.

Florine / Florene / Florinda / Florencia / Florentina / Florentine / Florance / Floreine / Floriene / Florean /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Florence

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Florence a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Florence?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

FLOR-ens · /ˈflɔːrəns/

Around the world

• Florence (French) — Used as-is in French
• Fiorenza (Italian) — The Italian form related to the city name
• Florencia (Spanish) — The Spanish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Florance — Occasional respelling

Nicknames: FloFlossieRenFlorrie

Famous bearers

• Florence Nightingale — Founder of modern nursing (1820–1910) Historical
• Florence Pugh — English actress known for Little Women and Oppenheimer (b. 1996) Contemporary

Style

ClassicVintage revivalPlace nameLiterary

Why parents choose it

A grand vintage name with a flourishing meaning, a nursing heroine, a Renaissance city, and a major young actress — and it is still uncommon.

Worth knowing

• Flo is a nickname some families dislike and will need to steer around.
• Older relatives may still hear it as a great-grandmother name.