Holding steady.
Popularity of Flordia since 1909
Babies named Flordia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 89 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Flordia is an exceedingly rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1909. Its usage peaked in 1929, during the same decade that saw a broader cultural trend of using place names as given names, though it never gained mainstream traction. The name has remained stable in its rarity since then, with no resurgence in later decades. Despite its low occurrence, Flordia shares stylistic similarities with other state-derived names like Georgia and Alabama, though those have enjoyed much greater popularity. The name's unusual spelling sets it apart from the more common Florida, which aligns with a pattern of creative feminine elaborations popular in the early 20th century.
Flordia appears to be an uncommon variant spelling of Florida, which derives from Spanish 'florida' meaning 'flowery' or 'full of flowers,' or possibly a creative feminine elaboration from 'Flor' (Spanish for 'flower'). Its use in the United States since the early 20th century aligns with naming trends that borrowed place names as given names, though it never achieved wide popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Dee, Florrie
Variants: Florida
Sibling names for Flordia
Names that share Flordia's style, for a brother or sister.
