Will my child share the name Flo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 8 UK babies named Flo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Flo in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Flo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Flo is declining: down 1,528 places since 2020, to #3,035 in 2025. It peaked at #1,469 in 2023.

Is Flo a good choice for a distinctive name?

Flo is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Flo?

Notable people named Flo include: Tore André Flo and Jostein Flo.

Is Flo a popular baby name in the United States?

Flo does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Flo is a distinctive choice, ranked #3035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Flo in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3035

About the Name Flo

Flo has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 494 places in five years. It was most popular in 2023 at #1469 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Flo is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Flo in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Flo

Tore André Flo — Tore André Flo is a Norwegian professional football coach and a former striker who previously was the manager of 1. divisjon club Sogndal.
Jostein Flo — Jostein Flo is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a forward.

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