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Florence

Florence is a girl's name of French origin meaning “I blossom / I flower / I flourish.” In 2024 it was given to 711 girls in the United States.

Florence at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
“I blossom / I flower / I flourish”
Pronunciation
/ˈflɒɹəns/

About the name Florence

Florence belongs to the French and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “I blossom / I flower / I flourish” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Florence first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 1890, and in 2024 711 babies received the name — 338,289 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Florence in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#6 in 1890
Peak year
1918
Babies named Florence in 2024
711
Total since 1880
338,289

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Florence mean?

Florence means “I blossom / I flower / I flourish” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Florence a boy or girl name?

Florence is a girl name. In 2024, 711 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Florence?

Florence comes from the French and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Florence?

Florence first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 1890, and 711 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Florence?

Florence is pronounced /ˈflɒɹəns/ (IPA).

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