Florita
A feminine Hispanic name meaning "little flower" or "floweret".
Name Census estimates that about 223 living Americans carry the first name Florita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florita today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florita births was 1925 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florita. 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 Florita is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Floritas were born before 1970.
People living today
223
~ 1 in 1,537,015 Americans
Peak year
1925
16 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1991 SSA rank
#11,994
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Florita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florita from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 86 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Florita 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 Florita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Floritas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Florita
The name Florita is derived from the Latin word "flos," meaning flower. It is a diminutive form of the name Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility. This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where the celebration of floral symbolism and the renewal of nature was prevalent.
Florita's earliest recorded usage can be traced back to the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe, particularly in Spain and Italy. It was a popular name among the nobility and upper classes, often given to daughters born during the spring season or with a connection to flowers and gardens.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Florita was Florita de Aragon, a Spanish noblewoman born in the 12th century. She was known for her devotion to the arts and patronage of poets and musicians during her lifetime.
In the 16th century, Florita Pallavicino was an Italian painter and poet from Genoa. Her works showcased her talent for portraiture and her skill in capturing the beauty of floral motifs in her paintings.
During the Renaissance, Florita Orsini, born in 1541, was a prominent figure in the cultural and intellectual circles of Italy. She was a patron of the arts and hosted salons where philosophers, writers, and artists would gather to discuss and debate ideas.
In the 18th century, Florita Mentessi was an Italian opera singer and composer. She performed in various opera houses across Europe and composed several operas that were well-received during her time.
Another notable figure with the name Florita was Florita Cuervo, a Cuban-American actress born in 1845. She was renowned for her performances on stage, particularly in plays by renowned playwrights such as William Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde.
While the name Florita has its origins in ancient Roman culture and has been used throughout history, it has maintained a connection to the themes of nature, beauty, and renewal. Its association with flowers and the spring season has contributed to its enduring appeal and usage across various cultures and time periods.
People
Florita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florita 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
Florita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 223 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florita 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 1,537,015 US residents.
Is Florita a common name?
We classify Florita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 492 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florita most popular?
The single biggest year for Florita was 1925, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florita is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florita 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.