The nameFlorent
Florent is a French boy's name meaning "flourishing". It was very popular in France in the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Florent comes from the Latin florens, "flourishing, prosperous".
Origin
Latin. Saint Florent, a 4th century hermit, evangelised Anjou.
History
Florent peaked in France in the late 1980s.
Florent in other languages
Florent comes from the Latin Florentius. It is Fiorenzo in Italian, Florencio in Spanish and Florenz in German. The feminine is Florence.
Did you know?
- Florent Manaudou won the Olympic 50 metres freestyle in 2012, eight years after his sister Laura's Olympic title.
Famous people named Florent
- Florent Manaudou, swimmer, Olympic champion
- Florent Pagny, singer
Popularity of the name Florent
Florent in France
Florent was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 23,870 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Florent. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1989. Half of all babies named Florent in France were born before 1986, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 38 births a year on average, against 78 in the five years before.
Florent in Belgium
Florent was most popular in Belgium in the 1990s, with 618 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Florent. Half of all babies named Florent in Belgium were born before 2001.
Variants and related names
Florent in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Florent mean?
Florent comes from the Latin florens, "flourishing, prosperous".
What is the origin of the name Florent?
Latin. Saint Florent, a 4th century hermit, evangelised Anjou.
Is Florent a girl's or a boy's name?
Florent is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Florent?
Variants and related names of Florent include Florentin and Florian.
Who are famous people named Florent?
Florent Manaudou, swimmer, Olympic champion; Florent Pagny, singer.