Florencia, of Italian origin, is derived from the word 'florens', meaning 'flourishing' or 'prosperous'. It translates to 'of Florence', named after the beautiful city in Italy known for its rich history and culture.
The name Florencia experienced a significant increase in popularity from the mid-1920s onwards, with a notable peak in usage between 1979 and 1986 (with 22 births or more each year). However, it has since seen fluctuating popularity, with periods of higher usage around the years 2000, 2014-2015, and most recently in 2022-2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1542 births named Florencia since 1897.