UK girl's name
Florance
Feminine form of the Latin name Florentius, meaning "prosperous" or "blooming".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Florance is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Florance popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 8 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Florance. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Florance ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 8 girls were registered as Florance.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Florance as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
8 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Florance mean?
The given name Florance is derived from the Latin name Florentia, which means "prosperous" or "flourishing." The name has its origins in Roman culture and is believed to have been first used during the Roman Empire period.
Florentia was originally a name given to girls born in the city of Florence, Italy, which itself was named after the Roman goddess of flowers, Flora. The city was founded in the 1st century BC and quickly became a prosperous center of trade and culture.
The earliest recorded use of the name Florance dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical records and documents from medieval Europe. During this time, the name was commonly spelled as "Florence" or "Florens."
One of the most famous historical figures with the name Florance was Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing. She was born in 1820 and is celebrated for her work during the Crimean War, where she revolutionized nursing practices and improved the care of wounded soldiers.
Another notable individual with the name Florance was Florence Griffith Joyner, an American track and field athlete who set world records in the 100m and 200m events at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. She was born in 1959 and passed away in 1998.
In the world of literature, Florence Welch is a British singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine. She was born in 1986 and is known for her powerful vocals and poetic lyrics.
Florence Pugh is a British actress who rose to prominence for her roles in films such as "Little Women" and "Midsommar." She was born in 1996 and has received critical acclaim for her performances.
In the realm of fashion, Florence Broadhurst was an Australian artist and designer known for her bold and vibrant wallpaper designs. She was born in 1899 and her work has had a significant influence on modern interior design.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Florance or its variations. The name continues to be popular across various cultures and has maintained its association with prosperity and flourishing.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Florance over time
The chart below shows babies named Florance registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Florance, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Florance by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Florance was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4287 | 20 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Florance
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Florance: questions and answers
How popular is the name Florance in the UK right now?
In 2020, Florance was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Florance most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 8 babies registered as Florance in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Florance?
Feminine form of the Latin name Florentius, meaning "prosperous" or "blooming".
How many people are called Florance in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Florance across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.