Holding steady.
Popularity of Floris since 1904
Babies named Floris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Floris's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 206 |
| 1920s | 209 |
| 1930s | 129 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Floris is a name of Dutch origin that enjoyed its peak year in 1911, when it was most frequently recorded in U.S. data. Despite being absent from recent rank charts, the name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, suggesting consistent but low-level use. Its one-in-N ratio is unavailable due to insufficient occurrences, but the name's connection to nobility in the Netherlands and its botanical meaning give it a subtle charm. Though not among top states, Floris remains a distinctive choice that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.
Floris is a Dutch name derived from the Latin 'flos' (genitive 'floris'), meaning 'flower'. It is the Dutch equivalent of the English name Florence. The name has been used in the Netherlands since the Middle Ages, often borne by nobility. In modern times, it is used for both boys and girls, though historically more common for boys.
“Floris” around the world
Where Floris lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flor, Flo
Sibling names for Floris
Names that share Floris's style, for a brother or sister.
