Flossie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Flossie is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Florentia', meaning 'flowering' or 'blossoming'. It evolved through historical forms such as Florentia and Florence before becoming popular in English as Flossie. The name is often seen as whimsical and affectionate, lacking biblical relevance, and has variants like Flo and Flora. It gained traction in the late 19th century and is currently perceived as vintage and charming.
The name Flossie is most popular in Arkansas, 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, Flossie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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, 'Flossie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5767th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 259th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 460th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1241st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4267th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 17086th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 24576th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Flossie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Flossie"
Pronunciation
/ˈflɒsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Flossie is derived from the Latin name 'Florentia', which means 'blossoming' or 'flowering'. It is often considered a diminutive form of the name 'Florence'.
Meaning
flowering, blossoming
Language Evolution
Florentia (Latin), Florence (Old French), Flossie (English)
Historical Usage
Flossie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a whimsical and affectionate name, often used as a diminutive for Florence.
Variants & Derivatives
Flo, Florence, Flora
Modern Popularity & Image
Flossie is viewed as a charming and vintage name, often associated with a playful and friendly personality. It is less common in contemporary naming trends.
Famous People
Flossie Wong-Staal, a notable Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Flossie"
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 "Flossie"
"Flossie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5314th of 7545 | 25 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5767th of 6773 | 12 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 259th of 9107 | 11,889 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 460th of 9204 | 4,161 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1241st of 12526 | 1,316 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4267th of 19264 | 220 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 17086th of 27321 | 28 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 24576th of 30306 | 12 |
Regional Popularity of "Flossie" 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 "Flossie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
21.82% 309th/1416 |
48.88% 674th/1379 |
7.69% 182nd/2366 |
85.11% 972nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
39.65% 613th/1546 |
59.25% 922nd/1556 |
13.26% 312th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
81.69% 1985th/2430 |
28.67% 818th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
100.00% 3518th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Flossie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Flossie" 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.