Holding steady.
Popularity of Floree since 1907
Babies named Floree per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Floree's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 103 |
| 1920s | 120 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Floree first appeared in U.S. records in 1907, with its peak usage in 1910, though it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in rarity over time, with no revival in recent decades. It reflects a trend of feminine floral names popular in the early 20th century, but it never gained widespread traction. Without any recorded births in recent years, Floree is virtually unused today, making it a highly distinctive choice.
Floree is likely a diminutive or variant of Flora, the Latin word for 'flower' and the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Flora was adopted as a given name in the 17th century, and variants like Floree emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. The spelling with -ee suggests a nickname or affectionate form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Florrie
Sibling names for Floree
Names that share Floree's style, for a brother or sister.
