Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blooming or prosperous, Prosperous, Flourishing
Pronunciation: FLOR-uhns, /ˈflɒrəns/, F L AO R AH N S
Popularity Rank: #957
Derived from the Latin name Florentius, meaning 'blooming' or 'prosperous'. It was first used as a given name in the Middle Ages in honor of Saint Florentius.
The name Florence is of Latin origin and means Blooming or prosperous, Prosperous, Flourishing, To Flower in the Sense of a Blossom, Blossoming, Charming. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Florence is commonly found in France, Nigeria, South Africa, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: FLOR-uhns
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈflɒrəns/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F L AO R AH N S
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Florence is recorded 67,363 times globally, ranking it as the 957th most common name worldwide.
Florence is most prevalent in France, with 32,612 occurrences, making it the 96th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Florence is found among 1 in every 40 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #96 | 1 : 40 |
| Nigeria | #146 | 1 : 150 |
| South Africa | #453 | 1 : 534 |
| United States of America | #1,242 | 1 : 542 |
| Cameroon | #40 | 1 : 144 |
| Belgium | #257 | 1 : 127 |
| Ghana | #84 | 1 : 105 |
| United Kingdom | #810 | 1 : 338 |
| Malaysia | #867 | 1 : 1,303 |
| Hong Kong | #289 | 1 : 293 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Florence from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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