Florence

Meaning of Florence

It means 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. It's like something blooming and thriving.

Florence has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Florence

Florence is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #391 in 2025 from #981 in 2017.

Notable people named Florence

• Florence Nightingale
  Pioneer of modern nursing
• Florence Pugh
  Popular British actress
• Florence Welch
  Lead singer, Florence + The Machine
• Florence Griffith-Joyner
  Iconic Olympic track star
• Florence Henderson
  Beloved TV actress (The Brady Bunch)

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Questions about the name Florence

What does the name Florence mean?

Florence means it means 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. it's like something blooming and thriving, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Florence a boy's or a girl's name?

Florence is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Florence?

In 2025, Florence ranked #391 for girls, up from #435 the year before.

When was Florence most popular?

Florence peaked at #391 in 2025.