Florrie
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "flower" or "blossoming".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Florrie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Florrie today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Florrie births was 1921 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Florrie. 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 Florrie is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Florries were born before 1959.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
1921
51 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
2020 SSA rank
#15,893
Tracked since 1882
Popularity
Florrie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Florrie from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 325 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
Florrie 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 Florrie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Florries live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Georgia, South Carolina, Florida recorded the most babies named Florrie, while Alabama, Florida, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 132 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Florrie
The name Florrie is a diminutive form of the Latin name Flora, which means "flower" or "blossom." It originated in ancient Rome, where Flora was the goddess of flowers, gardens, and springtime. The name gained popularity during the Roman era and was used by various noble families.
In the Middle Ages, the name Florrie became associated with the Virgin Mary, who was often referred to as the "Rose of Sharon" or the "Flower of Flowers." It was a popular name among Christians during this period, particularly in regions like Italy, France, and Spain, where the influence of Latin culture was strong.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florrie can be found in the 13th-century Italian text "Vita Nuova" by Dante Alighieri, where he mentions a woman named Floria. In the 14th century, Floria de' Donati was an Italian noblewoman and the wife of the famous poet Guido Cavalcanti.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Florrie or its variations. Floria Tosca was an Italian opera singer from the late 19th century, best known for her portrayal of the title role in Puccini's opera "Tosca." Floria Bailly was a French feminist and writer who lived in the 18th century and advocated for women's rights.
In the 20th century, Floria Bartolomé was a Spanish painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and colorful works. Floria Sigismondi was an Italian-Canadian film director and music video director, renowned for her work with artists like Marilyn Manson and Christina Aguilera.
Another noteworthy figure was Floria Lambrino, a Romanian painter and sculptor who lived from 1890 to 1979 and was known for her avant-garde style and contributions to the modernist movement in her country.
While these are just a few examples, the name Florrie has had a rich history spanning various cultures and eras, often associated with beauty, nature, and artistic expression.
People
Florrie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Florrie 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
Florrie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Florrie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Florrie 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 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Florrie a common name?
We classify Florrie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,541 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Florrie most popular?
The single biggest year for Florrie was 1921, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Florrie is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Florrie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Florrie 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.