Florence Utley

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Florence Utley — flourishing
310K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Florence Utley 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 Utley: Adrian Utley (born 1957), British jazz guitarist Chase Utley (born 1978), American baseball player Freda Utley (1898–1978), English scholar, activist, and nonfiction author Garrick Utley (1939–2014), American television journalist George Utley (1887–1966), English footballer Jerome Utley (1881–1959), American baseball player and coach, contracting engineer, hotelier and boxing promoter Justin Utley, American rock singer and songwriter Mel Utley (1953–2019), American basketball player Michael Utley (born 1947), American musician and record producer Mike Utley (born 1970), Royal Navy officer and. 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: Utley

English

Adrian Utley (born 1957), British jazz guitarist Chase Utley (born 1978), American baseball player Freda Utley (1898–1978), English scholar, activist, and nonfiction author Garrick Utley (1939–2014), American television journalist George Utley (1887–1966), English footballer Jerome Utley (1881–1959), American baseball player and coach, contracting engineer, hotelier and boxing promoter Justin Utley, American rock singer and songwriter Mel Utley (1953–2019), American basketball player Michael Utley (born 1947), American musician and record producer Mike Utley (born 1970), Royal Navy officer and.

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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 Utley

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 Utley:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Utley?
The surname Utley originates from English. Adrian Utley (born 1957), British jazz guitarist Chase Utley (born 1978), American baseball player Freda Utley (1898–1978), English scholar, activist, and nonfiction author Garrick Utley (1939–2014), American television journalist George Utley (1887–1966), English footballer Jerome Utley (1881–1959), American baseball player and coach, contracting engineer, hotelier and boxing promoter Justin Utley, American rock singer and songwriter Mel Utley (1953–2019), American basketball player Michael Utley (born 1947), American musician and record producer Mike Utley (born 1970), Royal Navy officer and.
What are the origins of the name Florence Utley?
The name Florence Utley combines two different traditions: the first name Florence has Latin roots, while the surname Utley originates from English.
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