Florence
boy nameFlorence entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #407 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#407
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #574 |
| 1890s | #501 |
| 1900s | #564 |
| 1910s | #1003 |
| 1920s | #1274 |
| 1930s | #1538 |
| 1940s | #2244 |
| 1950s | #3793 |
| 1960s | #3789 |
| 2020s | #10381 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Florence are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Florence alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Florence most popular?
- Florence peaked in 1901, reaching #407 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Florence with classmates?
- Florence will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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