Florella
A feminine diminutive of Flora, derived from the Latin word meaning "flower".
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Florella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florella today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florella births was 1923 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florella. 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 Florella is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Florellas were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Florella. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
1923
18 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1943 SSA rank
#4,904
Tracked since 1904
Popularity
Florella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florella from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 92 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
Florella 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 Florella 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 Florella
The given name Florella is derived from the Latin word "flora", which means "flower". It is a feminine name that originated in Italy during the Renaissance period, when there was a resurgence of interest in classical Roman culture and names.
The earliest recorded use of the name Florella dates back to the 14th century in Italy. It was a popular name among the Italian nobility and upper classes, who often chose names with classical Roman roots to reflect their admiration for ancient Roman culture and literature.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Florella was an Italian noblewoman named Florella Veneziano, who lived in the late 14th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and writers.
In the 15th century, the name Florella gained popularity in other parts of Europe, particularly in Spain and Portugal, where it was adopted by the aristocracy and upper classes. One notable individual with the name was Florella de Aragón, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
During the Renaissance, the name Florella was also associated with the arts and literature. One of the most famous individuals with the name was Florella Aretina, an Italian poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her poetry and her contributions to the literary culture of the Renaissance.
In the 17th century, the name Florella spread to other parts of Europe, including France and England. One notable individual with the name was Florella de Montpellier, a French noblewoman who lived in the late 17th century and was known for her philanthropy and support of the arts.
Another famous individual with the name Florella was Florella Nightingale, an English nurse and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. She was known for her pioneering work in nursing and her efforts to improve healthcare and sanitation conditions in hospitals during the Crimean War.
While the name Florella has fallen out of widespread use in recent times, it remains a beautiful and distinctive name with a rich cultural and historical heritage. Its association with flowers, beauty, and the arts has made it a beloved name for generations of parents seeking a name that is both classic and elegant.
People
Florella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florella 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
Florella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florella 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Florella a common name?
We classify Florella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 212 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florella most popular?
The single biggest year for Florella was 1923, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florella is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florella 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.