Florent
A masculine name of French origin meaning "blooming" or "flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Florent. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Florent today is around 135 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florent births was 1923 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florent. 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 Florent is about 135 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Florents were born before 1901.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Florent. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1923
9 babies that year
Average age
135
years old
1929 SSA rank
#4,184
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Florent
The name Florent has its origins in Late Latin, derived from the Latin word "florens", which means "blossoming" or "flourishing". This name was primarily used in areas of Western Europe where Latin influence was strong, such as France, Italy, and parts of Spain.
The first recorded use of the name Florent dates back to the 6th century, when it was borne by Saint Florent, a Christian missionary and the patron saint of Saumur, a town in western France. Saint Florent played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in the region during the Merovingian period.
In the Middle Ages, the name Florent gained popularity among the aristocracy and nobility of several European countries. One notable bearer of the name was Florent of Holland (1017–1061), a Count of Holland and Friesland. He was known for his involvement in the conquest of Utrecht and his efforts to expand the influence of the County of Holland.
During the Renaissance period, the name Florent was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. Florent Chrestien (1541–1596) was a French poet and translator who was known for his translations of ancient Greek and Roman works. Florent Carton Dancourt (1661–1725) was a French playwright and actor who wrote numerous comedies and satires.
In more recent history, Florent Schmitt (1870–1958) was a French composer and pianist who was influential in the development of early 20th-century French music. Another notable bearer of the name was Florent Zeller (1865–1936), a French diplomat and politician who served as the President of the Council of the League of Nations from 1922 to 1924.
Other historical figures with the name Florent include Florent Ghis (1596–1672), a Flemish painter known for his landscapes and still lifes; Florent Schmitt (1870–1958), a French composer and music critic; and Florent Bienvenu (1892–1970), a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec from 1962 to 1966.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Florent
People
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FAQ
Florent: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florent?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florent 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 Florent a common name?
We classify Florent 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, 50 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florent most popular?
The single biggest year for Florent was 1923, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florent is about 135 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florent a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florent in the SSA data are male. 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.