Florence
5 countries#391 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Florence was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
340,547 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #391 · peaked in 1918 with 11,350 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
148,090 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1954 · peaked in 1968 with 8,267 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Yvelines, Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28,169 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #62 · peaked in 2021 with 2,253 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
27,102 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #8 · peaked in 2021 with 2,180 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
841 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #54 · peaked in 2025 with 74 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
226 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #84 · peaked in 2025 with 25 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Florence’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2757 | — |
| 2007 | #2930 | ↓173 |
| 2008 | #2855 | ↑75 |
| 2009 | #3126 | ↓271 |
| 2010 | #2451 | ↑675 |
| 2011 | #2454 | ↓3 |
| 2012 | #2047 | ↑407 |
| 2013 | #1744 | ↑303 |
| 2014 | #1301 | ↑443 |
| 2015 | #1175 | ↑126 |
| 2016 | #1055 | ↑120 |
| 2017 | #978 | ↑77 |
| 2018 | #968 | ↑10 |
| 2019 | #936 | ↑32 |
| 2020 | #763 | ↑173 |
| 2021 | #715 | ↑48 |
| 2022 | #623 | ↑92 |
| 2023 | #522 | ↑101 |
| 2024 | #429 | ↑93 |
| 2025 | #391 | ↑38 |
Frequently asked questions about Florence
Is Florence a popular name?
Yes — Florence currently ranks #391 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Florence more common for boys or girls?
Florence is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Florence most popular?
Florence peaked in 1918 in United States, with 11,350 recorded births that year.
Is Florence rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Florence’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #14 in 1880 to #391 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Florence?
At least 516,806 babies have been recorded with the name Florence across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Florence popular in more than one country?
Yes — Florence appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Florence?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Florence include Carmen, Sunny, Kaliyah, Jocelyn.
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