Fleur
A feminine given name of French origin meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the first name Fleur. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fleur today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fleur births was 2021 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fleur. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
232
~ 1 in 1,477,389 Americans
Peak year
2021
16 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,592
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Fleur: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fleur from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 92 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Fleur remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fleur by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fleur during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fleur
The name Fleur is derived from the French word "fleur," which means "flower." It has its roots in the Latin word "florem," meaning "to bloom." The name itself is of French origin and has been in use since the Middle Ages.
In the Middle Ages, Fleur was a popular name among the French aristocracy. It was often given to girls born in the springtime or those with a particularly beautiful and delicate appearance. The name was seen as a symbol of youth, beauty, and renewal.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fleur can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Roman de la Rose" (Romance of the Rose), where a character named Fleur is mentioned. The name also appears in various medieval French literature and historical records.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Fleur. One of the most famous was Fleur de Lys (1293-1348), a French noblewoman and influential figure during the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Another notable Fleur was Fleur Galante (1504-1570), a French courtier and writer who was known for her poetry and her involvement in the French Renaissance literary circles.
In the 17th century, Fleur de la Roche (1630-1701) was a French playwright and novelist who wrote several plays and works of fiction. During the same period, Fleur Pellerin (1659-1734) was a French businesswoman and entrepreneur who established a successful porcelain manufacturing company in Rouen, France.
In more recent history, Fleur Adcock (born 1934) is a New Zealand poet and editor who has published numerous collections of poetry and has received several literary awards and honors for her work.
While the name Fleur has its origins in French culture, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. Its association with beauty, nature, and elegance has made it a popular choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
People
Fleur + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fleur as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fleur: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fleur?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 232 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fleur going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,477,389 US residents.
Is Fleur a common name?
We classify Fleur as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fleur most popular?
The single biggest year for Fleur was 2021, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fleur is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Fleur a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fleur in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.