Holding steady.
Popularity of Florice since 1895
Babies named Florice per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Florice's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 126 |
| 1920s | 177 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 32 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Florice is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1895, which also marks its peak year of usage. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names for any year, and as of 2025, it remains stable but extremely uncommon, with an estimated incidence of less than 1 in 1 million births. Its trajectory suggests a modest, steady presence rather than a revival. The name reflects the Victorian fondness for floral names, though it never achieved the popularity of Flora or Florence. While no top states are associated with its usage, Florice represents a distinctive choice for those drawn to vintage, botanical names.
Florice likely emerged in the late 19th century as an elaboration of Flora, itself from Latin 'flos' (flower). It may also be a feminine form of Floris, a Dutch and German diminutive of Florian. The name appeared sporadically in English-speaking countries during the Victorian era, aligning with the fashion for floral and romantic names, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Riss, Flora
Sibling names for Florice
Names that share Florice's style, for a brother or sister.
