A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Flora since 1880
Babies named Flora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Flora's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 4,195 |
| 1890s | 5,442 |
| 1900s | 6,015 |
| 1910s | 11,761 |
| 1920s | 13,962 |
| 1930s | 8,727 |
| 1940s | 6,178 |
| 1950s | 4,411 |
| 1960s | 2,277 |
| 1970s | 1,140 |
| 1980s | 830 |
| 1990s | 717 |
| 2000s | 1,008 |
| 2010s | 1,801 |
| 2020s | 2,507 |
Meaning & origin
Flora, the Latin name of the Roman goddess of flowers, has a gentle, botanical charm that has appealed to parents for centuries. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it reached its peak that same year, reflecting the Victorian fondness for floral names. After a long decline, the name has been steadily rising in popularity since 1995, a trajectory that aligns with a broader revival of vintage nature names. Today, it is given to about 1 in 3,328 girls, making it a distinctive but not unfamiliar choice. The name is especially well-liked in New Mexico, Colorado, and Arkansas, states that often embrace names with a natural, earthy feel. Flora's appeal lies in its simplicity, its classical roots, and its fresh, blooming image.
Flora is the Latin name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. The word flora itself was used in classical Latin to refer to the plant life of a region. The name was revived in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained in steady use since.
Where Flora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Flora” around the world
Where Flora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
265
babies in 2024
Ireland
6
babies in 2025
New Zealand
14
babies in 2025
Quebec
#40
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Florie, Florrie
Sibling names for Flora
Names that share Flora's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Iris, Lily, Rose, Violet, Daisy, Annie, Silvia, Freda, Maud, Vesta, Albina, Alvena, Arrie, Atha, Clora, Dulcie, Elvie, Eudora, Floria, Ninfa, Silvana, Tilda, Ula, Zetta, Anglia, Anthea, Etna, Fleda, Helana, Jessamine, Loura, Lyndia, Marella, Pluma, Robina, Silva, Sylva, Vista, Yola, Briony, Chlora, Chloris, Dellia, Dore, Florella, Linnaea, Malva, Myrtha, Wrenna, Wynnie, Fauna, Clemma, Fawna, Flara, Lowe, Minetta, Minola, Posy, Sibley, Zeffie
Brothers: Leo, Felix, Silas, Oliver, Arthur, Virgil, Delmer, Junius, Ansel, Clemente, Collis, Severo, Sylvan, Urban, Vergil, Vernal, Bascom, Buren, Corda, Lafe, Lear, Lillard, Oriel, Orris, Ovid, Ples, Pryor, Ruffus, Sylvanus, Cato, Kester, Odes, Orley, Selden, Alby, Aldous, Felis, Ferron, Orton, Rhodie, Roddie, Rosser, Silvan
