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The baby name Florence is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈflɒr(ə)ns/ (FLOR-ens).

Florence is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˈflɒr(ə)ns/ (FLOR-ens)

What is the meaning of the name Florence ?

The baby name Florence is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈflɒr(ə)ns/ (FLOR-ens).

Florence is Latin in Origin.

Florence derives from Latin Florentia, the feminine of Florentius, from florens "flourishing, blooming," ultimately from florere "to flower." The name passed into Old French and Middle English, and it also named the Tuscan city (Italian Firenze), from which the English nurse and reformer Florence Nightingale took her given name. Medieval Europe recorded both female and occasional male bearers, often in honor of early saints Florentia/Florentius.

Usage surged in the Anglophone world in the late 19th century, peaking with Nightingale’s renown, then waned before a 21st-century vintage revival. Common forms include French/English Florence; Spanish Florencia; Portuguese and Catalan Florência/Florència; Italian Fiorenza and related Florentina; and masculine counterparts Florent (French), Fiorenzo (Italian), Florentino/Florentín (Spanish), and Florin (Romanian). Nicknames range from Flo and Florrie to Flossie and Ren. The enduring appeal lies in its verdant, auspicious meaning of prosperity and blossom.

Florence has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Florence

Florence Pugh Actor · Born 1996 · United Kingdom Florence Pugh is a talented actor from the United Kingdom, best known for her role in the film 'Little Women' where she played Amy March. She also starred in 'Midsommar' and 'Lady Macbeth', showcasing her versatility and depth as an actor. Florence Griffith Joyner Athlete · Born 1959 · United States Florence Griffith Joyner, often called Flo Jo, was an American athlete known for her incredible speed on the track. She gained fame for setting world records in the 100m and 200m sprints at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, records that still stand today. Her flamboyant style and record-breaking performances made her a standout figure in athletics. Florence Harding Politician · Born 1860 · United States Florence Harding is best known as the First Lady of the United States during Warren G. Harding’s presidency, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923. Born Florence Mabel Kling Harding, she was a prominent public figure in the White House during the early 1920s.
Florence Henderson Actor · Born 1934 · United States Florence Henderson was an American actress best known for her role as Carol Brady on the television show 'The Brady Bunch'. Her portrayal of the loving and wise matriarch made her a beloved figure in American pop culture. She also appeared on 'Dancing with the Stars' and had a successful stage career. Florence Kasumba Actor · Born 1976 · Germany Florence Kasumba is a German actor best known for her role as Ayo in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appearing in films like Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War. She has also been part of the cast in the TV series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Her performances are marked by a strong presence and engaging portrayals. Florencia Lozano Actor · Born 1969 · United States Florencia Lozano is an American actor best known for her role as Téa Delgado on the daytime soap opera 'One Life to Live'. She has also appeared in TV shows like 'Narcos' and films such as 'Perfect Stranger'.

Celebrity babies named Florence

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Florence Belmondo Jean-Paul Belmondo film producer ★★★★★
Florence Malraux André Malraux film director ★★★★★
Florence Moncorgé-Gabin Christiane Fournier model Jean Gabin singer ★★★★★

Florence – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Ireland Boys 1992 #1 — 371
BF 0 #8 3 188
CM Girls 0 #13 2,828 11,671
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Girls 0 #19 5 950
BI Girls 0 #20 14 726
Canada Girls 2024 #28 569 2,795
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
CM 0 #29 27 2,592
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
GH Girls 0 #33 1,441 6,973
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
NG Girls 0 #38 7,501 15,093
BW Girls 0 #39 129 4,216
MO 0 #43 10 2,706
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
LU 0 #47 20 2,830
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
GH 0 #74 236 5,396
SG Girls 0 #79 1,283 18,916
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
BN Girls 0 #85 22 5,459
PH 0 #85 12 5,607
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
Belgium Girls 2024 #92 98 424
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
NA Girls 0 #97 142 7,146
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
OM 0 #107 10 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
NG 0 #121 150 5,926
LU Girls 0 #122 66 4,850
CY Girls 0 #123 3 3,755
Switzerland Girls 2024 #130 6 1,786
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
HK 0 #133 284 8,483
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ZA Girls 0 #133 4,220 25,928
Sweden Girls 2022 #134 47 1,568
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
SG 0 #137 140 11,010
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
HK Girls 0 #139 1,151 16,104
MT Girls 0 #146 8 3,773
BW Boys 0 #150 5 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
MO Girls 0 #176 76 7,056
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
AO Girls 0 #199 11 4,575
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
France Boys 1913 #204 5 584
MY 0 #213 124 12,352
JM Girls 0 #220 40 7,507
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
QA Girls 0 #232 85 15,378
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
OM Girls 0 #234 165 15,987
JP Girls 0 #236 10 6,592
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
GR Girls 0 #241 9 6,293
TW Girls 0 #242 35 8,139
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
MY Girls 0 #252 1,380 24,821
PH Girls 0 #270 122 13,098
IL 0 #275 8 6,291
CN Girls 0 #283 67 8,829
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
DK Girls 0 #293 24 7,429
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
KW Girls 0 #305 219 19,177
MU Girls 0 #316 36 8,539
GH Boys 0 #319 27 8,138
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
SD Girls 0 #332 14 7,678
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BD Girls 0 #353 34 8,413
PH Boys 0 #358 26 11,440
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
NL 0 #364 28 2,481
ZA 0 #368 80 14,421
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
United States Girls 2024 #370 711 8,487
Finland Girls 0 #379 13 1,368
France Girls 2021 #387 19 3,185
AE Girls 0 #393 161 20,968
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #403 18 1,885
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Germany 0 #415 23 2,542
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
PT Girls 0 #434 18 7,952
Spain 0 #439 14 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CM Boys 0 #446 105 12,054
PS Girls 0 #475 49 10,981
CR Girls 0 #508 25 11,342
BH 0 #509 45 17,937
LY 0 #511 25 12,703
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
HK Boys 0 #515 13 12,905
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #518 8 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #528 9 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
IL Girls 0 #546 72 11,648
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IN Girls 0 #589 43 13,121
LB 0 #612 47 13,263
NL Girls 0 #615 355 5,933
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
SA Girls 0 #646 292 25,931
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
IT 0 #660 55 4,183
SG Boys 0 #683 15 17,960
Finland Girls 2026 #693 46 3,895
QA Boys 0 #693 15 18,093
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
Germany Girls 0 #720 119 4,949
KW Boys 0 #751 19 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
TN 0 #771 59 13,765
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
CL Girls 0 #819 33 14,098
IT Girls 0 #850 707 9,415
NG Boys 0 #850 102 16,906
OM Boys 0 #856 26 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #867 117 5,561
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
EG Girls 0 #897 63 14,742
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
BR Girls 0 #929 13 12,708
PE Girls 0 #934 10 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,031 9 16,750
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
MA 0 #1,049 80 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,074 19 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,084 95 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
DZ 0 #1,126 51 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,164 20 17,781
TR 0 #1,188 24 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,429 43 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,561 54 28,008

Florence is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Belgium

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People also ask about Florence

Florence is predominantly a girl's name.
Florence is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈflɒr(ə)ns/ (FLOR-ens).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Florrie, Flo, Florentia, Florencia, Florina and Florine.
Across languages, Florence has these equivalents: Florentia (Latin), Fiorenza (Italian), Florencia (Spanish), Florence (French/English), Florença (Portuguese), and 3 more.
Yes, very popular — Florence ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Florence ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Florence's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #372 in 2011 to #387 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 10 notable people named Florence are in our database, including Florence Pugh (Actor), Florence Griffith Joyner (Athlete), Florence Harding (Politician).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Florence for their child, including Jean-Paul Belmondo.