Holding steady.
Popularity of Florrie since 1882
Babies named Florrie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Florrie's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 73 |
| 1890s | 180 |
| 1900s | 209 |
| 1910s | 288 |
| 1920s | 325 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 141 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Florrie was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reaching its peak in 1892. The name has remained stable in usage but is now very rare, given to fewer than 5 girls per year in the United States. Despite its decline, Florrie retains a vintage charm and is a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned nickname name.
Florrie is a pet form of Florence, which derives from the Latin name Florentius (masculine) and Florentia (feminine), both from 'florens' meaning 'flourishing, prosperous'. Florence was used in the Middle Ages in England and became popular in the 19th century due to Florence Nightingale. Florrie emerged as a common affectionate shortening in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Flo, Flor
Sibling names for Florrie
Names that share Florrie's style, for a brother or sister.
