Florina
A feminine name of Latin origin derived from "Flora," meaning "flower."
Name Census estimates that about 199 living Americans carry the first name Florina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florina today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florina births was 1915 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florina. 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
199
~ 1 in 1,722,384 Americans
Peak year
1915
12 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,995
Tracked since 1890
Popularity
Florina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florina from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 78 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
Florina 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 Florina 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 Florina
The name Florina has its origins in the Latin language and dates back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "flos," meaning "flower." The name likely evolved from the feminine form of the Latin name "Florius," which was a surname given to those who cultivated or sold flowers.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florina can be found in ancient Roman inscriptions and historical documents, where it was used as a personal name for women. The name's association with flowers and nature made it a popular choice among the Romans, who often drew inspiration from the natural world for their names.
In the Middle Ages, the name Florina gained popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. During this time, it was often used as a feminine variant of the male name Florian, which also derived from the Latin word "flos."
One notable historical figure with the name Florina was Florina da Cittadella, an Italian nun and mystic who lived in the 14th century. She is known for her writings on spiritual matters and her visions, which were documented by her fellow nuns.
Another woman named Florina who left a mark on history was Florina Falce, an Italian painter who lived in the 16th century. She was a prominent figure in the Venetian Renaissance art scene and is known for her portraits and religious paintings.
In the 18th century, Florina de Sousa, a Portuguese noblewoman and philanthropist, gained recognition for her charitable work and support of educational initiatives. She established several schools and institutions for the underprivileged in her homeland.
Florina Lasunsky, a Russian-American artist and jeweler, was born in 1912 and is renowned for her intricate and detailed enameled jewelry pieces. Her works are featured in numerous museum collections around the world.
Florina Malena, an Argentine actress and singer, was born in 1951. She has had a successful career in both film and television, appearing in numerous productions throughout Latin America and Spain.
While the name Florina has roots in ancient Roman culture, it has transcended its origins and been embraced by various cultures around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and associations to the name.
People
Florina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florina 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
Florina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 199 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florina 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 1,722,384 US residents.
Is Florina a common name?
We classify Florina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 437 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florina most popular?
The single biggest year for Florina was 1915, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florina is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florina 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.