Florence Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Florence could still be used as a name for boys, when peopel in the past used to interpret it from the Latin word of Florentitus.

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A Deep Dive

Florence Overview

Meaning

Flourishing, prosperous, blossoming

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin, Italian

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Florentia,” meaning “prosperous, flourishing”.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈflɔrəns/

Popularity

Florence is popular in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. In the USA, Florence ranked #521 for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Vintage, Classic, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Elegant, refined, classic, sophisticated

Name Day

December 1 (France), January 11th
A Deep Dive

Florence Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Florencia, Florentia, Floriane, Fiorenza, Floris, Florentina, Flora, Florenza, Floriana

Common Nicknames

Flo, Flora, Florrie, Flossie, Ren, Flori, Floss, Florr, Flor, Renny

Diminutives

Flo, Florrie, Flossie, Flora, Flori

Famous People

  • Florence Nightingale
    (British Nurse)
  • Florence Welch
    (English Singer)
  • Florence Pugh
    (British Actress)
  • Florence Henderson
    (American Actress)
  • Florence Griffith Joyner
    (American Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Florence Foster Jenkins"
    (Film)
  • Florence Cathcart
    ("The Awakening" Film)
  • Florence
    ("Florence and the Machine" Music Group)
  • Florence Green
    ("The Bookshop" Film)

Places

  • Florence City
    (Oregon, USA)
  • Florence Community
    (Montana, USA)
  • Florence Town
    (Arizona, USA)
  • Florence
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Florence City
    (Tuscany, Italy)

What Is the Meaning of Florence?

Florence means “flourishing,” “blossoming,” or “prosperous,” symbolizing growth and vitality. Individuals named Florence often exude a sense of elegance and charm, embodying a vibrant and nurturing personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Florence?

Florence has Latin and Italian origins, derived from the word “Florentia,” which means “blossoming” or “prosperous.”

Florence Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Florence in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#7132021#6232022#5212023
Top 3 Rankings#61890#61891#61892

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Florence

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023521
(+102 from 2022)
580
(+106 from 2022)
0.03316
2022623
(+90 from 2021)
474
(+73 from 2021)
0.02644
2021713
(+50 from 2020)
401
(+44 from 2020)
0.02238
2020763
(+173 from 2019)
357
(+75 from 2019)
0.02020
2019936
(+33 from 2018)
282
(+10 from 2018)
0.01537
2018969
(+9 from 2017)
272
(+5 from 2017)
0.01463
2017978
(+75 from 2016)
267
(+20 from 2016)
0.01413
20161053
(+122 from 2015)
247
(+33 from 2015)
0.01276
20151175
(+125 from 2014)
214
(+31 from 2014)
0.01097
20141300
(+444 from 2013)
183
(+65 from 2013)
0.00935
20131744
(+301 from 2012)
118
(+24 from 2012)
0.00612
20122045
(+409 from 2011)
94
(+20 from 2011)
0.00485
20112454
(-5 from 2010)
74
(-2 from 2010)
0.00382
20102449
(+677 from 2009)
76
(+22 from 2009)
0.00388
20093126
(-271 from 2008)
54
(-8 from 2008)
0.00267
20082855
(+74 from 2007)
62
(+1 from 2007)
0.00298
20072929
(-172 from 2006)
61
(-3 from 2006)
0.00288
20062757
(+177 from 2005)
64
(+9 from 2005)
0.00306
20052934
(-345 from 2004)
55
(-9 from 2004)
0.00271
20042589
(+409 from 2003)
64
(+14 from 2003)
0.00317
20032998
(-531 from 2002)
50
(-14 from 2002)
0.00249
20022467
(-88 from 2001)
64
(-2 from 2001)
0.00324
20012379
(+129 from 2000)
66
(+6 from 2000)
0.00333
20002508
(-286 from 1999)
60
(-7 from 1999)
0.00301
19992222
(-377 from 1998)
67
(-16 from 1998)
0.00344
19981845
(+313 from 1997)
83
(+19 from 1997)
0.00428
19972158
(-318 from 1996)
64
(-15 from 1996)
0.00335
19961840
(+23 from 1995)
79
(+4 from 1995)
0.00412
19951863
(-106 from 1994)
75
(-8 from 1994)
0.00390
19941757
(-78 from 1993)
83
(-6 from 1993)
0.00426
19931679
(+229 from 1992)
89
(+16 from 1992)
0.00451
19921908
(-445 from 1991)
73
(-35 from 1991)
0.00364
19911463
(-18 from 1990)
108
No change from 1990
0.00531
19901445
(-40 from 1989)
108
(+2 from 1989)
0.00526
19891405
(-14 from 1988)
106
(+5 from 1988)
0.00532
19881391
(-89 from 1987)
101
(-5 from 1987)
0.00525
19871302
(-87 from 1986)
106
(-8 from 1986)
0.00566
19861215
(-82 from 1985)
114
(-13 from 1985)
0.00618
19851133
(-66 from 1984)
127
(-4 from 1984)
0.00688
19841067
(-62 from 1983)
131
(-10 from 1983)
0.00726
19831005
(+26 from 1982)
141
No change from 1982
0.00788
19821031
(-75 from 1981)
141
(-12 from 1981)
0.00777
1981956
(+21 from 1980)
153
(+1 from 1980)
0.00855
1980977
(-54 from 1979)
152
(-7 from 1979)
0.00854
1979923
(+31 from 1978)
159
(+13 from 1978)
0.00923
1978954
(-162 from 1977)
146
(-43 from 1977)
0.00888
1977792
(-37 from 1976)
189
(-2 from 1976)
0.01149
1976755
(-33 from 1975)
191
(-13 from 1975)
0.01215
1975722
(-39 from 1974)
204
(-12 from 1974)
0.01307
1974683
(-91 from 1973)
216
(-49 from 1973)
0.01379
1973592
(+33 from 1972)
265
(+16 from 1972)
0.01705
1972625
(-12 from 1971)
249
(-28 from 1971)
0.01544
1971613
(-56 from 1970)
277
(-54 from 1970)
0.01581
1970557
(-46 from 1969)
331
(-35 from 1969)
0.01807
1969511
(+20 from 1968)
366
(+43 from 1968)
0.02076
1968531
(-44 from 1967)
323
(-58 from 1967)
0.01889
1967487
(-59 from 1966)
381
(-93 from 1966)
0.02219
1966428
(+22 from 1965)
474
(+24 from 1965)
0.02700
1965450
(-27 from 1964)
450
(-86 from 1964)
0.02462
1964423
(-25 from 1963)
536
(-42 from 1963)
0.02738
1963398
(-13 from 1962)
578
(-20 from 1962)
0.02907
1962385
(-5 from 1961)
598
(-39 from 1961)
0.02950
1961380
(-24 from 1960)
637
(-101 from 1960)
0.03067
1960356
(-19 from 1959)
738
(-54 from 1959)
0.03549
1959337
(-22 from 1958)
792
(-56 from 1958)
0.03810
1958315
(-4 from 1957)
848
(-29 from 1957)
0.04105
1957311
(-25 from 1956)
877
(-65 from 1956)
0.04180
1956286
(-17 from 1955)
942
(-63 from 1955)
0.04574
1955269
(-12 from 1954)
1005
(-29 from 1954)
0.05013
1954257
(-17 from 1953)
1034
(-89 from 1953)
0.05194
1953240
(-18 from 1952)
1123
(-119 from 1952)
0.05820
1952222
(-11 from 1951)
1242
(-48 from 1951)
0.06530
1951211
(-21 from 1950)
1290
(-155 from 1950)
0.06983
1950190
(-15 from 1949)
1445
(-120 from 1949)
0.08217
1949175
(-10 from 1948)
1565
(-133 from 1948)
0.08915
1948165
(-6 from 1947)
1698
(-152 from 1947)
0.09744
1947159
(-13 from 1946)
1850
(-57 from 1946)
0.10177
1946146
(-6 from 1945)
1907
(+176 from 1945)
0.11823
1945140
(-7 from 1944)
1731
(-246 from 1944)
0.12859
1944133
(-9 from 1943)
1977
(-296 from 1943)
0.14467
1943124
(-14 from 1942)
2273
(-262 from 1942)
0.15835
1942110
(-3 from 1941)
2535
(+145 from 1941)
0.18231
1941107
(-7 from 1940)
2390
(-78 from 1940)
0.19182
1940100
(-4 from 1939)
2468
(-123 from 1939)
0.20891
193996
(-7 from 1938)
2591
(-215 from 1938)
0.22847
193889
(-8 from 1937)
2806
(-148 from 1937)
0.24583
193781
(-1 from 1936)
2954
(-129 from 1936)
0.26810
193680
(-6 from 1935)
3083
(-190 from 1935)
0.28611
193574
(-13 from 1934)
3273
(-463 from 1934)
0.30117
193461
(-12 from 1933)
3736
(-343 from 1933)
0.34518
193349
(-2 from 1932)
4079
(-461 from 1932)
0.38995
193247
(-4 from 1931)
4540
(-471 from 1931)
0.41038
193143
(-5 from 1930)
5011
(-856 from 1930)
0.45401
193038
(-3 from 1929)
5867
(-345 from 1929)
0.50298
192935
(-3 from 1928)
6212
(-758 from 1928)
0.53665
192832
(-4 from 1927)
6970
(-675 from 1927)
0.58300
192728
(-2 from 1926)
7645
(-533 from 1926)
0.61831
192626
(-2 from 1925)
8178
(-407 from 1925)
0.66478
192524
(-4 from 1924)
8585
(-887 from 1924)
0.67969
192420
(-2 from 1923)
9472
(-274 from 1923)
0.73105
192318
No change from 1922
9746
(-290 from 1922)
0.77815
192218
(-1 from 1921)
10036
(-684 from 1921)
0.80444
192117
(-1 from 1920)
10720
(-11 from 1920)
0.83768
192016
(-2 from 1919)
10731
(+249 from 1919)
0.86260
191914
No change from 1918
10482
(-836 from 1918)
0.89236
191814
No change from 1917
11318
(+780 from 1917)
0.94132
191714
No change from 1916
10538
(+126 from 1916)
0.93780
191614
No change from 1915
10412
(+307 from 1915)
0.95900
191514
(-1 from 1914)
10105
(+2219 from 1914)
0.98695
191413
No change from 1913
7886
(+1607 from 1913)
0.98992
191313
(-1 from 1912)
6279
(+540 from 1912)
0.95875
191212
No change from 1911
5739
(+1315 from 1911)
0.97816
191112
No change from 1910
4424
(+142 from 1910)
1.00132
191012
(-1 from 1909)
4282
(+493 from 1909)
1.02068
190911
No change from 1908
3789
(-94 from 1908)
1.02936
190811
No change from 1907
3883
(+133 from 1907)
1.09525
190711
(-1 from 1906)
3750
(+59 from 1906)
1.11133
190610
(+1 from 1905)
3691
(+213 from 1905)
1.17760
190511
(-3 from 1904)
3478
(-94 from 1904)
1.12243
19048
No change from 1903
3572
(+104 from 1903)
1.22147
19038
(-1 from 1902)
3468
(-41 from 1902)
1.24660
19027
(+1 from 1901)
3509
(+378 from 1901)
1.25174
19018
(-1 from 1900)
3131
(-789 from 1900)
1.23157
19007
(-1 from 1899)
3920
(+606 from 1899)
1.23372
18996
No change from 1898
3314
(-476 from 1898)
1.33905
18986
(+1 from 1897)
3790
(+421 from 1897)
1.38248
18977
(+1 from 1896)
3369
(+46 from 1896)
1.35696
18968
(-1 from 1895)
3323
(-148 from 1895)
1.31869
18957
(+1 from 1894)
3471
(+238 from 1894)
1.40466
18948
(-1 from 1893)
3233
(+2 from 1893)
1.37008
18937
(-1 from 1892)
3231
(+77 from 1892)
1.43452
18926
No change from 1891
3154
(+439 from 1891)
1.40232
18916
No change from 1890
2715
(-29 from 1890)
1.38122
18906
(+1 from 1889)
2744
(+279 from 1889)
1.36069
18897
(+1 from 1888)
2465
(+21 from 1888)
1.30273
18888
(+1 from 1887)
2444
(+480 from 1887)
1.29008
18879
(+1 from 1886)
1964
(+104 from 1886)
1.26365
188610
(+2 from 1885)
1860
(+193 from 1885)
1.20988
188512
No change from 1884
1667
(+97 from 1884)
1.17438
188412
(+2 from 1883)
1570
(+272 from 1883)
1.14111
188314
(-1 from 1882)
1298
(-24 from 1882)
1.08113
188213
(+3 from 1881)
1322
(+276 from 1881)
1.14267
188116
(-2 from 1880)
1046
(-17 from 1880)
1.05812
188014
First SSA data recorded
1063
First SSA data recorded
1.08908

American States Popularity Rankings for Florence

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5442021#6292022#5152023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6692021#6152022#5322023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#6652021#10002022#4342023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7042021#9912022#8202023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#7952021#5812022#7272023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4682021#4522022#4412023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8342021#6082022#4892023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8502021#6262022#4972023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7732021#5572022#3972023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#13562021#8312022#6532023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2742021#3192022#3732023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8942021#6612022#5272023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5442021#5252022#3462023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4011969#5041970#3611973

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7112021#5902022#4582023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7961985#6052021#8622023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9772021#9122022#6512023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6202019#6192020#3992023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8652021#5882022#6602023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#9612021#6732022#8102023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4761970#7842019#7742022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5241979#7972018#6462023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6892021#5572022#6512023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5312021#4312022#5902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#9982021#8902022#8232023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5332021#3222022#3652023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3961966#8402016#6542023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3882021#4122022#2882023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3561969#4591974#5101976

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3621965#3221968#5132022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3031962#2441963#3451966

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1881957#2771959#2021962

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3671959#4482018#3252023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1271946#1751947#1331949

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2061955#1521957#2101960

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3152021#4842022#3482023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2431975#2981984#3111990

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2151949#2281950#2571960

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3042021#2052022#2742023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1781952#2281954#2741957

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1421951#1831955#2092023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3882021#2442022#2642023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3581967#3541968#1892023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1191950#1401955#1581957

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2701970#3321971#3231979

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2281949#2271950#3382023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1741959#1961960#1871963

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#7732020#8622021#6062023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#821939#551942#1331953

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1351960#1081963#1481966

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#571942#5032016#4532020

Popularity Rankings for Florence in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#72020#42021#52022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#152019#142020#82021

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#342021#392022#202023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#312021#352022#272023

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#451998

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#812021#792022#642023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1232021#1142022#1102023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1532020#1802021#1312022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1381994#1721995#1901996

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#1652021#1862022#1902023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1872021#1742022#1842023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#2022022#1962023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5002016#6582017#5072019

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5612020#5482021#6812022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Florence a Name for Boys or Girls?

Florence is typically a female name, thanks to its life-related meaning.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Florence

Florence in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Florence Nightingale (Nurse, 1820–1910): A British nurse, statistician, and social reformer, considered the founder of modern nursing. She gained prominence during the Crimean War for her pioneering work in nursing and sanitation.
  • Florence Welch (Singer, 1986): An English singer and the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine, known for hits like "Dog Days Are Over" and "Shake It Out."
  • Florence Pugh (Actress, 1996): A British actress who gained recognition for her roles in films such as "Lady Macbeth," "Midsommar," and "Little Women."
  • Florence Henderson (Actress, 1934–2016): An American actress and singer best remembered for her role as Carol Brady on the TV sitcom "The Brady Bunch."
  • Florence Griffith Joyner (Athlete, 1959–1998): An American track and field athlete, often referred to as Flo-Jo, who is considered the fastest woman of all time based on the world records she set in 1988.
  • "Florence Foster Jenkins" (2016 Film): A biographical film starring Meryl Streep about the New York socialite and amateur soprano known for her poor singing ability.
  • Florence Cathcart ("The Awakening," 2011 Film): A character portrayed by Rebecca Hall, a skeptical ghost hunter in post-World War I England.
  • Florence ("Florence and the Machine," 2007 Music Group): The lead vocalist Florence Welch is known for her distinctive voice and the band's hit songs.
  • Florence Green ("The Bookshop," 2017 Film): A character played by Emily Mortimer, a widow who opens a bookshop in a conservative English coastal town.
  • Florence City (Oregon, USA): A picturesque coastal city known for its beautiful dunes, historic Old Town, and access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
  • Florence Community (Montana, USA): A small community in Ravalli County, appreciated for its scenic views and proximity to outdoor activities in the Bitterroot Valley.
  • Florence Town (Arizona, USA): A historic town with rich heritage sites, including the Pinal County Historical Museum and the McFarland State Historic Park.
  • Florence (Colorado, USA): Known for its charming downtown area and the nearby Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, a popular tourist attraction.
  • Florence City (Tuscany, Italy): A major city in Italy known for its rich history, art, architecture, and cultural heritage. Florence is often regarded as the birthplace of the Renaissance and is home to iconic landmarks such as the Florence Cathedral, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Ponte Vecchio.

Similar Names to Florence

Sibling Names for Florence