A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Florinda since 1891
Babies named Florinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Florinda's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 62 |
| 1910s | 133 |
| 1920s | 258 |
| 1930s | 208 |
| 1940s | 217 |
| 1950s | 318 |
| 1960s | 254 |
| 1970s | 195 |
| 1980s | 89 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Florinda is a name with floral charm, reaching its highest recorded rank of 13,208 in 2025, though its peak popularity occurred in 1907. After declining for decades, the name has seen a resurgence since 2021, rising in usage. Approximately 1 in 267,878 girls today carry the name, indicating rare but growing appeal. Its etymology blends flower-related roots with a romantic suffix, giving it a distinctive vintage feel. Florinda remains a unique choice, with its revival reflecting a broader interest in rediscovered early-20th-century names.
Florinda is of uncertain origin, but likely a coinage blending the Latin word flos (flower) with the suffix -inda, common in Romance languages. It may have been influenced by the Spanish Florinda, used in literature and opera. The name saw use in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it peaked in popularity in 1907.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Rinda, Flor
Sibling names for Florinda
Names that share Florinda's style, for a brother or sister.
