How Many People Are Named Florian?

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

Florian
Rare
German

Florian means 'flower' and has a very rare charm, with only 1,154 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 285,896 Americans. The majority, 80%, are over 60, showing how this name leans towards older generations.

~3,879
Living in US
1 in 85,447
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flower
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Gentle Kind
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,831
Worldwide Bearers
#5,002
Global Rank
🇦🇱 Albania
2,705
🇵🇭 Philippines
2,690
🇪🇸 Spain
1,923
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1,914
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,588
🇵🇪 Peru
1,512
🇵🇱 Poland
1,367
🇮🇹 Italy
1,261
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
994
🇸🇰 Slovakia
753

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,152 (100%)
♀ Female
2 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
496
Would be under 30 (13%)
257
Would be 30–60 (7%)
2,940
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 3,693 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
95
Modern Appeal
15
International
5

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

📜 Florian Through the Generations

Florian peaked in popularity back in 1921 with 130 births, but its current trend shows a rise, indicating it's becoming a classic choice again. With an average age of 83, most Florians are part of the older generation, with only 496 under 30 and 257 between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades, cherished by those who grew up with it and now passed down through families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 405
Wisconsin 391
New York 217
Minnesota 195
Michigan 162
Pennsylvania 151
Ohio 70
California 32
Texas 11
Iowa 5

✨ Similar Names to Florian

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Florian's German roots

📄 About the Name Florian

How Many People Have the Name Florian?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,879 people in the United States currently share the name Florian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,447 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Florian a Common or Rare Name?

Florian 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 Florian Mean?

Florian means "flower" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Florian Most Popular?

The name Florian reached peak popularity in 1921, with 130 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 Florian?

Approximately 3,879 people named Florian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,879. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,447 Americans.

Is Florian a rare name?

Florian is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,447 Americans has this name.

What does the name Florian mean?

Florian means "flower" and comes from German origins.

Is Florian more male or female?

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

When was Florian most popular?

Florian peaked in 1921 with 130 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 US3,879
All-Time Births3,879
1 in X1 in 85,447
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1921
World Rank#5,002
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.