Florentina
A feminine form of the Latin name Florentius, meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 604 living Americans carry the first name Florentina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florentina today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florentina births was 1928 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florentina. 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.
People living today
604
~ 1 in 567,474 Americans
Peak year
1928
28 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,756
Tracked since 1905
Popularity
Florentina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florentina from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 156 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
Florentina 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 Florentina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Florentinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Hawaii recorded the most babies named Florentina, while Hawaii, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 88 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Florentina
The name Florentina has its roots in Latin culture and language. It originated as a feminine form of the name Florentius, derived from the Latin word "florens," meaning "blooming" or "flourishing." This connection to nature and vitality formed the basis of the name's early significance.
In ancient Rome, the name Florentina was occasionally bestowed upon girls born during the springtime when flowers were in bloom. Its association with the vibrant and fertile season made it a popular choice among Roman families who valued symbolic meanings in naming traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florentina can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman by that name in his work "Annals." This suggests that the name was in use as early as the 1st century AD.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Florentina gained popularity in regions influenced by Latin culture, particularly in Italy and parts of modern-day France and Spain. It was often associated with the city of Florence, which was a center of art, culture, and learning during the Renaissance period.
In the 13th century, Saint Florentina, a Christian martyr from Spain, became a notable bearer of the name. Her story of faith and sacrifice contributed to the name's spiritual connotations in Catholic regions.
Another famous Florentina was Florentina Möller, a 16th-century German painter and engraver known for her exceptional skills in portraiture and religious artworks.
In the 17th century, Florentina de Carton, a Flemish botanist and writer, made significant contributions to the study of plants and their medicinal properties.
During the 19th century, Florentina Malvezzi was an Italian operatic soprano who performed in prestigious opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan.
In the early 20th century, Florentina Hubka was a renowned Polish-American dancer and choreographer who helped popularize Polish folk dances on the international stage.
While the name Florentina has waxed and waned in popularity over the centuries, its connection to the natural world, art, and cultural heritage has endured, making it a name with a rich historical tapestry.
People
Florentina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florentina 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
Florentina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florentina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 604 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florentina 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 567,474 US residents.
Is Florentina a common name?
We classify Florentina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,043 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florentina most popular?
The single biggest year for Florentina was 1928, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florentina is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florentina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florentina 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.