Florence is an extremely popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5 in 2025 with 1,924 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 2,180 births ranking #8. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 743.9%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 132 girls 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.