Holding steady.
Popularity of Flossie since 1880
Babies named Flossie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Flossie's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 924 |
| 1890s | 2,890 |
| 1900s | 3,410 |
| 1910s | 5,001 |
| 1920s | 4,618 |
| 1930s | 2,524 |
| 1940s | 1,319 |
| 1950s | 667 |
| 1960s | 303 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Flossie is a vintage diminutive that peaked in 1891, when it was recorded as a given name for baby girls born in the United States. The name is a familiar form of Florence, which enjoyed widespread popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. According to Social Security data, Flossie's highest rank came in the 1890s decade, and it has since become a rare name, with no significant resurgence in recent decades. Its trajectory remains stable but low, and no top states are associated with its modern use. Flossie carries an old-fashioned charm reminiscent of Victorian-era nicknames, often evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era.
Flossie originated as a pet form of Florence, which comes from the Latin name Florentius (masculine) or Florentia (feminine), derived from florens, meaning "prosperous" or "flourishing." The name Florence was popular in the 19th century, and its diminutives Flossie and Florrie became fashionable nicknames, often used independently by the late 1800s. Flossie saw its peak use in the 1890s and has since declined, remaining a vintage nickname associated with the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
Where Flossie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Floss, Flo
Sibling names for Flossie
Names that share Flossie's style, for a brother or sister.
