Florance
Feminine form of the Latin name Florentius, meaning "prosperous" or "blooming".
Name Census estimates that about 329 living Americans carry the first name Florance. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florance today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florance births was 1917 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florance. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Florance is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Florances were born before 1964.
People living today
329
~ 1 in 1,041,806 Americans
Peak year
1917
50 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
2015 SSA rank
#17,342
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Florance: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florance from the 1880s through to the 2010s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 352 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Florance 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 Florance during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Florances live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Florance, while Michigan, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Florance
The given name Florance is derived from the Latin name Florentia, which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." The name has its origins in Roman culture and is believed to have been first used during the Roman Empire period.
Florentia was originally a name given to girls born in the city of Florence, Italy, which itself was named after the Roman goddess of flowers, Flora. The city was founded in the 1st century BC and quickly became a prosperous center of trade and culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Florance dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical records and documents from medieval Europe. During this time, the name was commonly spelled as "Florence" or "Florens."
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Florance was Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. She was born in 1820 and is celebrated for her work during the Crimean War, where she revolutionized nursing practices and improved the care of wounded soldiers.
Another notable individual with the name Florance was Florence Griffith Joyner, an American track and field athlete who set world records in the 100m and 200m events at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. She was born in 1959 and passed away in 1998.
In the world of literature, Florence Welch is a British singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. She was born in 1986 and is known for her powerful vocals and poetic lyrics.
Florence Pugh is a British actress who rose to prominence for her roles in films such as "Little Women" and "Midsommar." She was born in 1996 and has received critical acclaim for her performances.
In the realm of fashion, Florence Broadhurst was an Australian artist and designer known for her bold and vibrant wallpaper designs. She was born in 1899 and her work has had a significant influence on modern interior design.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Florance or its variations. The name continues to be popular across various cultures and has maintained its association with prosperity and flourishing.
People
Florance + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florance 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
Florance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 329 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florance 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 1,041,806 US residents.
Is Florance a common name?
We classify Florance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,672 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florance most popular?
The single biggest year for Florance was 1917, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florance is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florance a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florance 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.