553,002births recorded
14Countries
1Variants
1898Peak · United States
#5England & Wales 2025
Florence is a girl name family recorded 553,002 times in 14 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#5 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1898, at 998.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Florence
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | French | 340,547 | 🇺🇸 United States | #391 | 1898 | ▲ 315 % |
| Florence | French | 148,105 | 🇫🇷 France | #1895 | 1968 | ▼ 37 % |
| Florence | French | 34,832 | 🏴 England & Wales | #5 | 2021 | ▲ 15 % |
| Florence | French | 12,395 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #5 | 2023 | ▲ 12 % |
| Florence | French | 10,429 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #178 | 1917 | ▲ 78 % |
| Florence | French | 1,508 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | #25 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Florence
How popular is the name Florence?
In 2025 it ranked #5 in England & Wales. Official registers record 553,002 births across 14 countries.
When was Florence most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1898, at 998.6 births per 100,000.
Is Florence a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Florence is a girl name.