Florence is a female given name of Latin origin. It means "flourishing, prosperous". The name Florence was popularized in the Middle Ages by the Italian city called Florence, which was named after the Latin word for flowering or flourishing. This city became famous as the birthplace of the Renaissance and many prominent figures, such as Dante Alighieri and Leonardo da Vinci. Over time, the name Florence became widely used throughout Europe and beyond. Today, it remains a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a meaningful and elegant name for their daughter.
The given statistics provide an overview of the popularity of the name Florence in the United States between 1904 and 1942. During this period, there were a total of 141 babies named Florence born each year on average.
Looking at the data year by year, we can observe that the number of births with the name Florence varied significantly over time. The peak years for naming a baby girl Florence were 1915 and 1922, with 11 and 13 births respectively. This suggests that during these years, the name Florence was particularly popular among parents.
On the other hand, there were several periods where the name Florence was less commonly chosen. For example, between 1904 and 1921, there were only five or fewer babies named Florence each year, with a total of just nine births over these eight years combined. Similarly, from 1936 to 1942, there were only five births per year.
Overall, while the name Florence experienced periods of popularity and decline in popularity during this time frame, it remained a relatively uncommon choice among parents throughout the first half of the twentieth century in the United States.