Florence
Borrowed from French Florence f, from Latin Flōrentia (as a given name, a feminine form of Flōrentius), from flōrens (“flowering, flourishing”), from flōs (“flower”)…
Every Florence since 1880 — 340,547 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Florence
Florence is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #391 in 2025 with 796 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 340,547 American babies have been named Florence. Its peak came in 1918, when 11,350 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Florence stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Florence year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 796 | #391 | — | — |
| 2024 | 718 | #431 | 6 | #11,370 |
| 2023 | 583 | #522 | — | — |
| 2022 | 475 | #623 | 7 | #10,149 |
| 2021 | 401 | #715 | — | — |
| 2020 | 357 | #763 | — | — |
| 2019 | 282 | #937 | — | — |
| 2018 | 273 | #968 | — | — |
| 2017 | 267 | #979 | — | — |
| 2016 | 247 | #1,056 | — | — |
| 2015 | 214 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 2014 | 183 | #1,302 | — | — |
| 2013 | 118 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2012 | 94 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,135 | — | — |
| 2008 | 62 | #2,864 | — | — |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,942 | — | — |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,766 | — | — |
| 2005 | 55 | #2,944 | — | — |
| 2004 | 64 | #2,605 | — | — |
| 2003 | 50 | #3,014 | — | — |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,476 | — | — |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,388 | — | — |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,520 | — | — |
| 1995 | 75 | #1,867 | — | — |
| 1990 | 108 | #1,448 | — | — |
| 1985 | 127 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 1980 | 152 | #978 | — | — |
| 1975 | 204 | #723 | — | — |
| 1970 | 331 | #558 | — | — |
| 1965 | 450 | #451 | — | — |
| 1960 | 738 | #356 | 7 | #3,452 |
| 1955 | 1,005 | #269 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,445 | #190 | — | — |
| 1945 | 1,731 | #140 | — | — |
| 1940 | 2,467 | #100 | 17 | #1,704 |
| 1935 | 3,273 | #74 | 28 | #1,277 |
| 1930 | 5,867 | #38 | 38 | #1,140 |
| 1925 | 8,585 | #24 | 45 | #1,028 |
| 1920 | 10,731 | #16 | 32 | #1,285 |
| 1915 | 10,105 | #14 | 37 | #1,056 |
| 1910 | 4,282 | #12 | 23 | #606 |
| 1905 | 3,478 | #11 | 18 | #556 |
| 1900 | 3,920 | #7 | 22 | #495 |
| 1895 | 3,471 | #7 | 19 | #461 |
| 1890 | 2,744 | #6 | 14 | #518 |
| 1885 | 1,667 | #12 | 12 | #558 |
| 1880 | 1,063 | #14 | 8 | #705 |
Famous people named Florence
- Florence Nightingale Physician · 1820–1910
- Florence Foster Jenkins Singer · 1868–1944
- Florence Griffith Joyner Athlete · 1959–1998
- Florence Owens Thompson Celebrity · 1903–1983
- Florence Lawrence Actor · 1886–1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Florence mean?
Borrowed from French Florence f, from Latin Flōrentia (as a given name, a feminine form of Flōrentius), from flōrens (“flowering, flourishing”), from flōs (“flower”), connected with English bloom and blossom.
How popular is the name Florence in 2025?
Florence ranked #391 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 796 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Florence?
340,547 babies have been named Florence in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Florence most popular?
Florence peaked in 1918, when 11,350 newborns received the name.
Is Florence a boy or girl name?
Florence is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Florence rising or falling?
Florence is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Florence?
Well-known people named Florence include Florence Nightingale (physician), Florence Foster Jenkins (singer), Florence Griffith Joyner (athlete).