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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Flourishing, blooming (from florens, related to flos 'flower')
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- FLOR-ens
Florence is a Latin name meaning flourishing or blooming, tracing back to florens and the word flos, meaning flower. It's pronounced FLOR-ens, and it carries a vintage feel, fitting for parents drawn to names with old-fashioned roots. SSA records show it in continuous use from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Florence
Meaning: Flourishing, blooming (from florens, related to flos 'flower').
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Florence
FLOR-ensIPA /ˈflɔːrəns/
Popularity of Florence
Florence hit its peak at #6 in 1890, when 2,744 girls were given the name, and has since settled to #435 in 2024 with 711 babies — still in use today, just far below its 19th-century high.
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FAQ
What does the name Florence mean?
Flourishing, blooming (from florens, related to flos ‘flower’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Florence?
Florence is pronounced FLOR-ens (IPA: /ˈflɔːrəns/).
Is Florence a popular name right now?
Florence peaked at #6 in 1890 and is ranked #435 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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