Flo

Flo: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /flษ™สŠ/ ยท /floสŠ/

Meaning and origin of Flo

  • A diminutive of the female given names Florence and Flora.

How popular is Flo?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#528peak rank (1891)
2,094babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,094 girls in the U.S. have been named Flo. Its highest rank for girls was #528 in 1891. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Flo FAQ

What does the name Flo mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Florence and Flora.

How popular is the name Flo?

Since 1880, 2,094 girls in the U.S. have been named Flo. Its highest rank for girls was #528 in 1891. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Flo a boy or girl name?

Flo is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,094 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.