Total births
666
Girls' name · since 1887
Florentine
Since 1887, U.S. Social Security records show 666 babies named Florentine, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 666
- total births
- 1887–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
666 girls have been named Florentine since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Florentine recorded 666 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1963.
- 666 total births
- 1887–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
666 girls have been named Florentine since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 666
- total births
- 1887–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Florentine was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
31 babies were named Florentine in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Florentine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Florentine splits its recorded history at 1919: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1887 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Florentine at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Florentine popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1963
- Peak year (1917)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Florentine popularity over time - boys
12 total births recorded since 1914 (Florentine as boys' name)
Florentine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Florentine's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Florentine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 47
1890s
47 births
- 1900s 59
1900s
59 births
- 1910s
1910s
199 births
- 1920s
1920s
236 births
- 1930s
1930s
97 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 236 births (35% of all-time use).
How Florentine 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 Florentine's total volume
Florentine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Florentine by state
Where Florentine concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
Missouri share of Florentine's total US births 1.7%
Even split
11 of 666 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Florentine? ▼
Florentine has been given to 666 babies in the U.S. since 1887, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1963. 31 babies were born in 1917, its single highest year.
When was Florentine most popular? ▼
Florentine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Florentine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Florentine are Missouri (11 births), Wisconsin (11 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Florentine been used? ▼
Records for Florentine go back to 1887, giving 77 years of history through 1963.
What names are similar to Florentine? ▼
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 Florentine's data
- Florentine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (236 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Florentines (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Florentine
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Florentine
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Flossie Girl
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Florine Girl
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Flor Girl
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Compare Florentine side by side: Florentine vs Florence Florentine vs Flora Florentine vs Flossie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1887–1963 (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. "Florentine: Baby Name Since 1887 - 666 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/florentine. 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 Florentine 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 June 2026.