Florence
Florence is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #5 in 2025. With 1,924 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only Florence in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.0 others.
Latin — Flourishing, prosperous; city of flowers
About the Name Florence
2024 marks Florence's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #6. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 17 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
The name carries Latin roots, where it means "Flourishing, prosperous; city of flowers". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Florence is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet even so, another Florence turns up in only about 1 class in 10.
In the US it sits at #435 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Florence
- Florence Griffith Joyner — Florence Delorez Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo, was an American track and field athlete and the fastest woman ever recorded, setting world records in the 100m and 200m in 1988.
- Florence Given — Florence Given is a British illustrator, writer, and influencer.
- Florence Cathedral — Florence Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Firenze), formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower (Italian: Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore [katteˈdraːle di ˈsanta maˈriːa del ˈfjoːre]), is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence in…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Florence
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Florence
Around 1 class in 10 has another Florence
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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