The nameFlorian
Florian is a Latin name of flowers. It reached its best English rank in 2025.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Florian comes from the Latin Florianus, from florus, "flowering".
Origin
Latin.
History
Saint Florian, a Roman officer of the 4th century, is the patron of firefighters. In England and Wales Florian reached 873rd place in 2025. In the United States its best rank is 525th, in 1917.
Florian in other languages
Florian is spelled the same in French, German, English and Polish. It is Floriano in Italian and Portuguese, and Florián in Spanish.
Nicknames for Florian
The most common nicknames for Florian: Flo.
Did you know?
- The French writer Florian Zeller won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Father, based on his own play.
Famous people named Florian
- Florian Wirtz, footballer
Popularity of the name Florian
Florian in the United States
Florian was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 982 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Florian. Its rise began around 1910, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Florian in the United States were born before 1930, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.
Florian in France
Florian was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 59,520 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Florian. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Florian in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 55 births a year on average, against 148 in the five years before.
Florian in Belgium
Florian in Switzerland
Florian in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Florian
Names from the same generation as Florian, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Compare Florian with another name
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Florian mean?
Florian comes from the Latin Florianus, from florus, "flowering".
What is the origin of the name Florian?
Latin.
Is Florian a girl's or a boy's name?
Florian is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Florian?
In 2024, Florian was the 3239th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 37 births.
What are the variants of the name Florian?
Variants and related names of Florian include Florent and Floriane.
What are good sibling names for Florian?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Celestine, Camelia, Augusta and Roisin for a sister, Augusto, Clement, Aldric and Aloysius for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Florian?
The most common nicknames for Florian are Flo.
Who are famous people named Florian?
Florian Wirtz, footballer.