Florian
Every Florian since 1886 — 3,746 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Florian
Florian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,495 in 2025 with 54 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 3,746 American babies have been named Florian. Its peak came in 1921, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Florian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Florian 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 | — | — | 54 | #2,495 |
| 2024 | — | — | 37 | #3,237 |
| 2023 | — | — | 37 | #3,244 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,344 |
| 2021 | — | — | 31 | #3,602 |
| 2020 | — | — | 20 | #4,754 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,317 |
| 2018 | — | — | 22 | #4,516 |
| 2017 | — | — | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,192 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,363 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,062 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,430 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,045 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,032 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,321 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,738 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,150 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,781 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,686 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,671 |
| 2002 | — | — | 17 | #4,569 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,102 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,454 |
| 1995 | — | — | 13 | #4,606 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,491 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,475 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,066 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,616 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,346 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,453 |
| 1955 | — | — | 23 | #1,626 |
| 1950 | — | — | 18 | #1,766 |
| 1945 | — | — | 25 | #1,333 |
| 1940 | — | — | 39 | #1,036 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,443 | 30 | #1,230 |
| 1930 | — | — | 65 | #806 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,621 | 105 | #614 |
| 1920 | — | — | 93 | #664 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,530 | 92 | #596 |
| 1910 | — | — | 16 | #764 |
| 1905 | — | — | 8 | #952 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 5 | #1,142 |
| 1890 | — | — | 6 | #932 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Florian
- Florian Schneider Musician · 1947–2020
- Florian Geyer Politician · 1490–1525
- Florian Znaniecki Philosopher · 1882–1958
- Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Film director · b. 1973
- Florian Ceynowa Writer · 1817–1881
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Florian in 2025?
Florian ranked #2,495 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 54 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Florian?
3,746 babies have been named Florian in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Florian most popular?
Florian peaked in 1921, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Florian a boy or girl name?
Florian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Florian rising or falling?
Florian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Florian?
Well-known people named Florian include Florian Schneider (musician), Florian Geyer (politician), Florian Znaniecki (philosopher).