UK name, mostly boys
Florin
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "flowery".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Florin is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Florin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 18 births.
This profile covers 174 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. 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 44% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 173 living people in the UK are called Florin. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Florin ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 18 boys were registered as Florin.
- • About 173 living people in the UK are estimated to have Florin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.3% of Florin registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2017
18 births
Estimated living
173
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Florin
In England and Wales birth records, Florin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 98.3% of registrations are for boys and 1.7% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Florin registered for boys
- Ranked #2,671 in 2024
- 8 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (18 births)
Florin registered for girls
- Ranked #5,591 in 2019
- 3 girls registered in 2019
- Peak: 2019 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Florin mean?
The given name Florin has its origins in the Latin language, being derived from the word "flos," which translates to "flower." This name was initially popularized in ancient Rome, where it was primarily used as a family name or cognomen.
During the Middle Ages, the name Florin gained further prominence and was adopted as a given name by various European cultures. It was particularly popular in regions with strong ties to the Roman Empire, such as Italy, France, and parts of the Iberian Peninsula.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florin can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus, who mentions a Roman soldier named Florin. Additionally, the name appears in several medieval chronicles and ecclesiastical records.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Florin. One of the most famous was Florin of Worcester (c. 1060 - c. 1118), an English Benedictine monk and historian who chronicled the events of his time in the "Chronicon ex Chronicis." Another prominent figure was Florin of Hungary (c. 1186 - 1199), a prince and heir to the Hungarian throne during the Árpád dynasty.
In the realm of arts and literature, we find Florin Piersic (born 1936), a renowned Romanian actor and theater director who has graced both stage and screen for over six decades. The name Florin was also borne by Florin Cioabă (1958 - 1997), a celebrated Romanian Romani musician and composer who played a significant role in popularizing Romani music worldwide.
Moving into the realm of sports, Florin Răducioiu (born 1970) is a former Romanian professional football player who represented his country in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and was known for his goal-scoring prowess. Similarly, Florin Gardoș (born 1988) is a Romanian professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for various clubs in Europe.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Florin throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures and disciplines.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Florin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Florin in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Florin, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Florin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Florin 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 | #2126 | 52 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2358 | 91 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2972 | 26 | 5 |
| 1990s | #2097 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Florin
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Florin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Florin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Florin was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Florin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 18 babies registered as Florin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Florin?
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "flowery".
How many people are called Florin in the UK?
A total of 174 babies have been registered as Florin across the 20 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.