How Many People Are Named Flora?

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

Flora
Rare
Latin

Flora means 'flower' in Latin, making it a name that blooms with beauty. Only 1 in 17,363 Americans are named Flora, highlighting its very rare status among female names. The majority, 88%, are over 60, giving it an unmistakably vintage charm.

~7,368
Living in US
1 in 44,985
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flower
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Gracious Charming Gentle
7
Life Path Number

With a life-path number of 7, Flora's journey is often seen as one of introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

213,547
Worldwide Bearers
#1,373
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
13,265
🇲🇿 Mozambique
12,480
🇳🇬 Nigeria
12,417
🇸🇩 Sudan
10,312
🇿🇦 South Africa
9,447
🇦🇷 Argentina
9,179
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,139
🇪🇸 Spain
7,971
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,877
🇪🇨 Ecuador
7,117

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (0%)
♀ Female
18,991 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
5,078
Would be under 30 (7%)
3,052
Would be 30–60 (4%)
62,160
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 70,290 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

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

📜 Flora Through the Generations

Flora has been a steady presence through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 1,573 births. Today, there are 19,006 people named Flora living in the United States, with the oldest generation accounting for most of the count. Over 60 years old, these individuals make up 62,160 of the total, while those under 30 are just 5,078, indicating a strong preference for this classic name in past generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 3,549
Alabama 3,272
New York 3,215
Mississippi 2,963
California 2,765
North Carolina 2,709
Pennsylvania 2,332
Kentucky 2,276
Georgia 2,018
Tennessee 1,945

⭐ Famous People Named Flora

Flora is a feminine given name of Latin origin meaning flower, ultimately derived from the Latin word flos, which had the genitive floris. Flora was a fertility goddess of flowers and springtime in Ancient Rome. Flora is also a feminine form of the Roman name Florus, which is derived from the same source.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Flora's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Flora

How Many People Have the Name Flora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,368 people in the United States currently share the name Flora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 44,985 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Flora a Common or Rare Name?

Flora is classified as 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 Flora Mean?

Flora means "flower" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Flora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Flora Most Popular?

The name Flora reached peak popularity in 1920, with 1,573 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Flora?

Approximately 7,368 people named Flora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,368. That works out to roughly 1 in 44,985 Americans.

Is Flora a rare name?

Flora is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 44,985 Americans has this name.

What does the name Flora mean?

Flora means "flower" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Flora more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Flora are male and 100% are female.

When was Flora most popular?

Flora peaked in 1920 with 1,573 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US7,368
All-Time Births7,368
1 in X1 in 44,985
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1920
World Rank#1,373
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.