Flore
Of Latin origin, meaning "flower" or "blossom".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Flore. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Flore today is around 130 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Flore births was 1925 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Flore. 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 Flore is about 130 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Flores were born before 1906.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Flore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1925
7 babies that year
Average age
130
years old
1933 SSA rank
#3,906
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Flore
The name Flore is of Latin origin, derived from the word "flora," which means "flower" or "blossom." It is believed to have originated in ancient Rome during the classical period, when the Latin language was widely spoken across the Roman Empire.
In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring, celebrated annually during the Floralia festival. The festival was held in late April or early May and was marked by games, theatrical performances, and the distribution of flowers and other floral decorations.
The earliest recorded use of the name Flore can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Europe. One notable historical figure with this name was Flore de Bruges, a Flemish mystic and visionary who lived in the 13th century. She is known for her writings and her involvement in the Beguine movement, a religious community of women.
In the 15th century, Flore Reveillaud was a French poet and composer who contributed to the development of the French Renaissance literature. Her works, including poetry and songs, were popular among the nobility and intellectual circles of the time.
During the 16th century, Flore de Tréveneuc was a Breton noblewoman and writer who authored several religious works and poems. She was also known for her patronage of the arts and her support for local artists and writers.
In the 19th century, Flore Célestine Grey, a French author and activist, was known for her writings on women's rights and her advocacy for social reforms. She published several novels and essays addressing the issues of education, marriage, and the role of women in society.
Another notable figure with the name Flore was Flore Lévis, a French Resistance fighter during World War II. She played a crucial role in the French Resistance movement against the German occupation, risking her life to assist Allied forces and provide intelligence to the Allies.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Flore. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich cultural heritage rooted in ancient Roman mythology and has been carried by notable individuals throughout various periods of history.
People
Flore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Flore 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
Flore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Flore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Flore 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Flore a common name?
We classify Flore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Flore most popular?
The single biggest year for Flore was 1925, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Flore is about 130 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Flore a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Flore 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.