Florence is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11328 in 2024 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 7 births ranking #10146. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 285,886 boys born was named Florence. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Florence is a stately classic meaning flourishing or prosperous. It feels graceful, cultured, and quietly powerful.
The name combines saintly, literary, and place-name prestige through figures like Florence Nightingale and the city of Florence. Its revival has been helped by the return of elegant historical names.