Total births
1,583
Girls' name · since 1898
Floria
Since 1898, U.S. Social Security records show 1,583 babies named Floria, peaking in 1939. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,583
- total births
- 1898–2017
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1,583 girls have been named Floria since 1898, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Floria recorded 1,583 times among girls since 1898, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1898 to 2017.
- 1,583 total births
- 1898–2017 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,583 girls have been named Floria since 1898, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,583
- total births
- 1898–2017
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Floria was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
38 babies were named Floria in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Floria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Floria's full recorded timeline at 1939, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1899, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1939 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Floria at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1898
Floria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1898–2017
- Peak year (1939)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Floria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Floria's strongest decade.
317 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Floria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 14
1890s
14 births
- 1900s 53
1900s
53 births
- 1910s
1910s
181 births
- 1920s
1920s
309 births
- 1930s
1930s
248 births
- 1940s
1940s
317 births
- 1950s
1950s
276 births
- 1960s
1960s
137 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 317 births (20% of all-time use).
How Floria 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 Floria's total volume
Floria vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Floria by state
Where Floria concentrates geographically, total births since 1898
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 56 | 3.5% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 53 | 3.3% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 51 | 3.2% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 22 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New York | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Texas | | 10 | 0.6% |
Georgia share of Floria's total US births 3.5%
Even split
56 of 1,583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Floria? ▼
Since 1898, Social Security records show 1,583 babies named Floria. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1939, with 38 births.
When was Floria most popular? ▼
Floria was most popular in the 1940s decade with 317 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Floria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Floria are Georgia (56 births), Mississippi (53 births), South Carolina (51 births).
How long has the name Floria been used? ▼
Floria has been recorded in Social Security data since 1898, spanning 120 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Floria? ▼
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 Floria's data
- Floria's decade-level peak was the 1940s (317 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Florias (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Floria
Nearby Names Like Floria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Floria
Florence Girl
#429 339,093 births
Flora Girl
#645 70,971 births
Flossie Girl
21,808 births
Florine Girl
11,254 births
Flor Girl
#1827 7,608 births
Compare Floria side by side: Floria vs Florence Floria vs Flora Floria vs Flossie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1898–2017 (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. "Floria: Baby Name Since 1898 - 1,583 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/floria. 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 Floria 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.