Total births
4,616
Girls' name · since 1888
Florene
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 4,616 babies named Florene, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 4,616
- total births
- 1888–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Florene is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 4,616 have been recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Florene has been recorded 4,616 times among girls since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1974.
- 4,616 total births
- 1888–1974 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
4,616 girls have been named Florene since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1974.
- 4,616
- total births
- 1888–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Florene was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
176 babies were named Florene in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Florene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Florene's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 176, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Florene at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Florene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1974
- Peak year (1919)
- 176
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Florene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Florene's strongest decade.
1,431 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Florene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 41
1890s
41 births
- 1900s 149
1900s
149 births
- 1910s
1910s
960 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,431 births
- 1930s
1930s
987 births
- 1940s
1940s
585 births
- 1950s 291
1950s
291 births
- 1960s 130
1960s
130 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 1,431 births (31% of all-time use).
How Florene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Florene's total volume
Florene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Florene by state
Where Florene concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 569 | 12.3% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 388 | 8.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 291 | 6.3% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 243 | 5.3% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 202 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 135 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 125 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 122 | 2.6% |
Texas share of Florene's total US births 12.3%
Even split
569 of 4,616 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Florene appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Florene? ▼
Since 1888, Social Security records show 4,616 babies named Florene. The most recent recorded year was 1974. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 176 births.
When was Florene most popular? ▼
Florene was most popular in the 1920s decade with 1,431 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Florene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Florene are Texas (569 births), Oklahoma (388 births), Georgia (291 births).
How long has the name Florene been used? ▼
Records for Florene go back to 1888, giving 87 years of history through 1974.
What names are similar to Florene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Florence, Flora, Flossie, Florine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Florene's data
- Florene's decade-level peak was the 1920s (1,431 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Florenes (569 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Florene
Nearby Names Like Florene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Florene
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Flossie Girl
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Florine Girl
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Flor Girl
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Compare Florene side by side: Florene vs Florence Florene vs Flora Florene vs Flossie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Florene: Baby Name Since 1888 - 4,616 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/florene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Florene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.