Florian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Florian has its origins in the Latin word for 'flower' and evolved through historical forms including 'Florus' and 'Florianus'. It is associated with beauty and nature. The name is connected to Saint Florian, enhancing its cultural significance. Today, it is seen as elegant and sophisticated, with notable bearers in various fields.
The name Florian is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Florian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Florian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 638th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 935th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1747th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4113th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4624th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5368th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4586th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5309th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Florian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Florian"
Pronunciation
/ˈflɔːriən/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Florian is derived from the Latin name 'Florianus', which is a diminutive form of 'Florus', meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'.
Meaning
flower, blossoming
Language Evolution
Florus, Florianus, Florian
Historical Usage
The name Florian gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly due to Saint Florian, a 3rd-century martyr who became the patron saint of firefighters and chimney sweeps.
Variants & Derivatives
Flory, Florin, Florestan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Florian is perceived as a classic and somewhat sophisticated name, often associated with elegance and nature.
Famous People
Florian Schneider, Florianópolis (city), Florian von Donnersmarck
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Florian"
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 "Florian"
"Florian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 638th of 7545 | 1,575 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 935th of 6773 | 871 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1747th of 7552 | 383 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4113th of 10718 | 102 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4624th of 16616 | 162 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5368th of 24088 | 236 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4586th of 23106 | 260 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5309th of 9107 | 44 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Florian" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
23.80% 337th/1416 |
34.88% 481st/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
29.88% 462nd/1546 |
42.16% 656th/1556 |
91.29% 2148th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
46.65% 1039th/2227 |
60.91% 1480th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
- |
59.31% 4426th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
57.33% 3598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Florian" by Generation for Female 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Florian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Florian" 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.