Floreine
A feminine name derived from Latin words meaning "blooming" or "flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Floreine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Floreine today is around 117 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Floreine births was 1915 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Floreine. 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 Floreine is about 117 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Floreines were born before 1919.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Floreine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1915
42 babies that year
Average age
117
years old
1930 SSA rank
#4,790
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Floreine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Floreine from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 177 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Floreine 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 Floreine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Floreines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas recorded the most babies named Floreine, while Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Floreine
The given name Floreine is a French variation of the Latin name Florentius, which itself derives from the Latin word "florens" meaning "blooming" or "flourishing." This name has its roots in ancient Rome, where it was a common name given to individuals born during the spring season when flowers were in bloom.
In the early years of Christianity, the name Florentius gained popularity as it was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints, including Saint Florentius of Vienne, a 6th-century bishop and patron saint of the French city of Vienne. The name's association with these religious figures contributed to its widespread use throughout medieval Europe.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Floreine can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "Chanson de Roland," where it was used as the name of a minor character. The name's popularity in France during this period is evident from its appearance in various historical records and literary works.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Floreine, including Floreine de Castelfort (1273-1349), a French noblewoman and the wife of Gaston VII, Count of Foix. Another prominent figure was Floreine de Montfort (1422-1489), a French aristocrat and the daughter of John VI, Count of Vendôme.
In the 16th century, Floreine de Vieilchâteau (1530-1592) was a French noblewoman and the wife of René de Vassinhac, Baron of Vieilchâteau. Around the same time, Floreine de Neufville (1560-1628) was a French courtier and the mistress of Henry IV of France.
Moving into the 17th century, Floreine de Roussillon (1610-1678) was a French noblewoman and the wife of François de Roussillon, Marquis of Esparron. These examples demonstrate the continued popularity of the name Floreine among the French nobility and upper classes during this period.
It's important to note that while the name Floreine has a rich historical background, its usage has declined significantly in modern times, and it is now considered a rare and antiquated name in most parts of the world.
People
Floreine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Floreine 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
Floreine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Floreine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Floreine 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Floreine a common name?
We classify Floreine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 287 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Floreine most popular?
The single biggest year for Floreine was 1915, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Floreine is about 117 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Floreine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Floreine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Floreine 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.
Is Floreine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Floreine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Floreine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Floreine?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.