Florence
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1890, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Florence has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Florence — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#6
in 1890
Current rank
#435
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Florence reached its peak popularity for girls in 1890, ranking #6 nationally with 2,744 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1302 (2014) to #435 (2024) — a 67% improvement.
As of 2024, Florence ranks #435 nationally for girls, with 711 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #435 | 711 |
| 2023 | #522 | 582 |
| 2022 | #623 | 474 |
| 2021 | #715 | 401 |
| 2020 | #763 | 357 |
| 2019 | #937 | 282 |
| 2018 | #967 | 273 |
| 2017 | #979 | 267 |
Florence — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#413
in 1901
Current rank
#11328
in 2024
Years tracked
79
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Florence reached its peak popularity for boys in 1901, ranking #413 nationally with 21 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 56 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4330 (1968) to #11328 (2024) — a 62% drop.
As of 2024, Florence ranks #11328 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,328 | 6 |
| 2022 | #10,146 | 7 |
| 1968 | #4,330 | 5 |
| 1967 | #4,165 | 5 |
| 1966 | #4,137 | 5 |
| 1964 | #4,248 | 5 |
| 1962 | #3,419 | 7 |
| 1960 | #3,451 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Florence most popular?
Florence was most popular in 1890, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Florence becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Florence?
At least 339,743 babies have been recorded with the name Florence in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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