Florence is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #2159 in 1997 with 64 recorded births. This places Florence in the top 13% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 796 births ranking #391. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 19.0%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 27,198 girls born was named Florence. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.