Flora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Flora is a name with Latin roots meaning 'flower', linked to the goddess of flowers in Roman mythology. It has evolved through various forms in different languages, maintaining its association with nature and femininity. The name gained popularity during the Renaissance and continues to be well-regarded today. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Flora is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Flora has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Flora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3458th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3688th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 146th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 225th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 442nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 972nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1789th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1912th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 938th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Flora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Flora"
Pronunciation
/ˈflɔːrə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Flora is derived from the Latin word 'flos' meaning 'flower'. It is associated with the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Meaning
flower
Language Evolution
Flora (Latin), Flora (Old French), Flore (Middle English)
Historical Usage
The name Flora gained popularity during the Renaissance period when classical names were revived in Europe, especially in literature and art.
Variants & Derivatives
Flor, Florence, Floretta
Modern Popularity & Image
Flora is perceived positively, often associated with nature, beauty, and femininity. It remains a popular choice for girls in many cultures.
Famous People
Flora Thompson, English author, Flora Sandes, British soldier, Flora Lewis, American journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Flora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Flora"
"Flora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3458th of 7545 | 90 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3688th of 6773 | 72 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 146th of 9107 | 28,790 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 225th of 9204 | 14,938 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 442nd of 12526 | 8,159 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 972nd of 19264 | 2,078 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1789th of 27321 | 1,180 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1912th of 35406 | 1,622 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 938th of 30306 | 3,456 |
Regional Popularity of "Flora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Flora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
13.77% 195th/1416 |
12.11% 167th/1379 |
5.07% 120th/2366 |
11.38% 130th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
18.18% 281st/1546 |
16.45% 256th/1556 |
7.82% 184th/2353 |
13.51% 209th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
26.81% 597th/2227 |
24.07% 585th/2430 |
11.29% 322nd/2853 |
18.56% 515th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.25% 1182nd/2937 |
33.71% 1174th/3483 |
25.55% 899th/3518 |
24.65% 997th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
70.72% 2606th/3685 |
38.44% 1720th/4475 |
41.91% 2177th/5194 |
23.21% 1466th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.40% 2447th/4582 |
32.18% 1662nd/5164 |
33.02% 2415th/7313 |
19.72% 1472nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.11% 801st/3984 |
18.30% 821st/4487 |
17.50% 1194th/6822 |
13.64% 856th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Flora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Flora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.