Florence
girl name#391 in 2025Florence entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 1890, ranks #391 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#391
rank today
#6
peak (1890)
796
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #12 |
| 1890s | #7 |
| 1900s | #9 |
| 1910s | #13 |
| 1920s | #23 |
| 1930s | #66 |
| 1940s | #136 |
| 1950s | #264 |
| 1960s | #435 |
| 1970s | #721 |
| 1980s | #1148 |
| 1990s | #1820 |
| 2000s | #2755 |
| 2010s | #1511 |
| 2020s | #574 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Florence has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 48,000 people named Florence are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Florence alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Florence in 2025?
- Florence ranks #391 among US girl names in 2025, with 796 babies given the name.
- When was the name Florence most popular?
- Florence peaked in 1890, reaching #6 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Florence with classmates?
- Florence will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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