Florence Cota

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Florence Cota — flourishing
310K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Florence Cota is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Florence is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Florence is usually a feminine given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian. The Latin florens, florentius means "blossoming", verb floreo, meaning "I blossom / I flower / I flourish". Florence was in the past also used as a translation of the Latin version Florentius, and may be used in this context as a masculine given name. A notable increased use of the name came in the aftermath of Florence Nightingale, a nurse in British hospitals during the Crimean War and is usually considered the founder of modern nursing. The surname Cota: Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de. Florence is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 310K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Florence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Florence

Meaning: flourishing

Latin

Florence is usually a feminine given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian. The Latin florens, florentius means "blossoming", verb floreo, meaning "I blossom / I flower / I flourish". Florence was in the past also used as a translation of the Latin version Florentius, and may be used in this context as a masculine given name. A notable increased use of the name came in the aftermath of Florence Nightingale, a nurse in British hospitals during the Crimean War and is usually considered the founder of modern nursing.

Surname: Cota

Spanish

Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Florence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Florence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Florence Cota

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Florence Cota:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Florence?
The first name Florence originates from Latin. Florence is usually a feminine given name. It is derived from the French version of (Saint) Florentia, a Roman martyr under Diocletian. The Latin florens, florentius means "blossoming", verb floreo, meaning "I blossom / I flower / I flourish". Florence was in the past also used as a translation of the Latin version Florentius, and may be used in this context as a masculine given name. A notable increased use of the name came in the aftermath of Florence Nightingale, a nurse in British hospitals during the Crimean War and is usually considered the founder of modern nursing.
When was Florence most popular?
The name Florence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cota?
The surname Cota originates from Spanish. Surname Ava Michelle Cota (born 2002), American actress Chad Cota (born 1971), American football player Chase Cota (born 1999), American football player Ed Cota (born 1976), American basketball player Humberto Cota (born 1979), Mexican baseball player Leonel Cota Montaño (born 1958), Mexican politician Norman Cota (1893–1971), United States Army officer who fought during World War II Rodrigo Cota de Maguaque (?–1498) Spanish poet Cotah Ramaswami, Indian cricket and tennis player Circuit of the Americas, a race track near Austin, Texas, United States Cota, Cundinamarca, a municipality in the de.
What are the origins of the name Florence Cota?
The name Florence Cota combines two different traditions: the first name Florence has Latin roots, while the surname Cota originates from Spanish.
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