Florence
Pronunciation: [ fl-AWR-uhns ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Florence first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 68 babies have been named Florence in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Florence is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,698 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,698
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Florence
Florence is a boy name .
Is Florence a boy or girl name? Florence is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,698 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #435. Florence is more commonly used as a girl name.
Florence is currently ranked #19,698 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Florence include Flo, Flor, Flory, Florie, Flore, Florey, Floreie, Nce, Ncey, Fly, Flie, and Flokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Florence include Florian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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