How Many People Are Named Flor?

Complete statistics for the name Flor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Flor
Very Rare
Spanish

Flor means flower in Spanish, fitting for such a rare name, only 1 in 44,457 Americans share it. There are around 7,423 Flor's alive today, making it a very unique choice. The majority, 54%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,556
Living in US
1 in 213,014
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flower
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sunny Optimistic Charming
6
Life Path Number

Life path number 6 often symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

47,001
Worldwide Bearers
#1,412
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
17,089
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
9,495
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,375
🇪🇸 Spain
3,281
🇨🇺 Cuba
2,424
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,695
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,380
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,224
🇦🇴 Angola
1,215
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,125

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
83 (1%)
♀ Female
7,340 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
4,115
Would be under 30 (54%)
3,220
Would be 30–60 (42%)
281
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 7,616 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Flor Through the Generations

Flor has seen its popularity rise and fall over the years, peaking in 2007 with 277 births. Today, it's considered a very rare name, with fewer than 100 births annually. The age distribution reveals a youthful skew, with 4,115 people under 30, compared to 3,220 aged between 30 and 60, and just 281 over 60. This trend suggests Flor is favored among younger parents, contributing to its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,197
Texas 1,919
New York 380
Arizona 248
Illinois 226
Florida 168
North Carolina 122
Georgia 91
Colorado 71
New Jersey 61

⭐ Famous People Named Flor

Flor is a unisex given name and nickname. It may refer to:Flor, Guatemalan-New Zealand drag performer Flor (singer), Argentine pop and rock singer Florencia "Flor" Caserta Flor Alpaerts (1876–1954), Belgian conductor, pedagogue and composer Flor Colón, Dominican retired volleyball player Flor Contemplacion (1953–1995), Filipino domestic worker whose execution in Singapore for murder created much unrest Flor Delgadillo Ruiz, Colombian road cyclist Flor Isava Fonseca (1921–2020), Venezuelan sportswoman and writer Flor Joosen, Belgian businessman Flor María Chalbaud (1921–2013), Venezuelan First …

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Flor's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Flor

How Many People Have the Name Flor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,556 people in the United States currently share the name Flor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 213,014 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Flor a Common or Rare Name?

Flor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Flor Mean?

Flor means "flower" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Flor in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Flor Most Popular?

The name Flor reached peak popularity in 2007, with 277 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Flor?

Approximately 1,556 people named Flor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 213,014 Americans.

Is Flor a rare name?

Flor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 213,014 Americans has this name.

What does the name Flor mean?

Flor means "flower" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Flor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Flor are male and 99% are female.

When was Flor most popular?

Flor peaked in 2007 with 277 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,556
All-Time Births1,556
1 in X1 in 213,014
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2007
World Rank#1,412
Male %1%
Female %99%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.