Total births
11,254
Girls' name · since 1883
Florine
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 11,254 babies named Florine, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11,254
- total births
- 1883–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
11,254 girls have been named Florine since 1883, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Florine recorded 11,254 times among girls since 1883, 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 1883 to 1990.
- 11,254 total births
- 1883–1990 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
11,254 girls have been named Florine since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1990.
- 11,254
- total births
- 1883–1990
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Florine was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
398 babies were named Florine in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Florine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Florine's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 398, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Florine at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Florine popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1990
- Peak year (1921)
- 398
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Florine popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1936 (Florine as boys' name)
Florine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Florine's strongest decade.
3,291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Florine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 62
1880s
62 births
- 1890s 252
1890s
252 births
- 1900s 564
1900s
564 births
- 1910s
1910s
2,216 births
- 1920s
1920s
3,291 births
- 1930s
1930s
2,134 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,384 births
- 1950s 869
1950s
869 births
- 1960s 336
1960s
336 births
- 1970s 105
1970s
105 births
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 3,291 births (29% of all-time use).
How Florine 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 Florine's total volume
Florine vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Florine by state
Where Florine concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,089 | 9.7% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 968 | 8.6% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 547 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 545 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 467 | 4.1% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 446 | 4.0% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 444 | 3.9% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 349 | 3.1% |
Texas share of Florine's total US births 9.7%
Even split
1,089 of 11,254 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Florine appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Florine? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 11,254 babies named Florine. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 398 births.
When was Florine most popular? ▼
Florine was most popular in the 1920s decade with 3,291 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Florine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Florine are Texas (1,089 births), Georgia (968 births), Mississippi (547 births).
How long has the name Florine been used? ▼
Records for Florine go back to 1883, giving 108 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Florine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Florence, Flora, Flossie, Flor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Florine's data
- Florine's decade-level peak was the 1920s (3,291 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Florines (1,089 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 Florine
Nearby Names Like Florine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Florine
Florence Girl
#429 339,093 births
Flora Girl
#645 70,971 births
Flossie Girl
21,808 births
Flor Girl
#1827 7,608 births
Floy Girl
6,612 births
Compare Florine side by side: Florine vs Florence Florine vs Flora Florine 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, 1883–1990 (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. "Florine: Baby Name Since 1883 - 11,254 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/florine. 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 Florine 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.