Florence
Florence: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɒɹəns/ · /ˈfloɹəns/
Meaning and origin of Florence
Root meaning: “flowering, flourishing”
- A female given name from Latin.
- A male given name from Latin.
Etymology
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. Doublet of Firenze. The female given name gained popularity from Florence Nightingale who was born in the Tuscan city.
How popular is Florence?
Since 1880, 339,093 girls and 1,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Florence (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #391 for girls, with 796 babies given the name.
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Florence FAQ
What does the name Florence mean?
Florence traces back to a root meaning "flowering, flourishing". A female given name from Latin. A male given name from Latin. 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. Doublet of Firenze. The female given name gained popularity from Florence Nightingale who was born in the Tuscan city.
What is the origin of the name Florence?
Florence is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Florence?
Since 1880, 339,093 girls and 1,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Florence (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1890. Its highest rank for boys was #413 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #391 for girls, with 796 babies given the name.
Is Florence a boy or girl name?
Florence is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 339,093 girls and 1,454 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.