Florence Wilkerson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Florence Wilkerson — flourishing
310K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Florence Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson: Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers. 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: Wilkerson

English

Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.

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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 Wilkerson

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 Wilkerson:

6
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

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

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 Wilkerson?
The surname Wilkerson originates from English. Aaron Wilkerson (born 1989), American baseball player Brad Wilkerson (born 1977), American baseball player Brandie Wilkerson (born 1992), Canadian beach volleyball player Cathlyn Platt Wilkerson (born 1945), American radical and member of the Weather Underground Curtis Wilkerson (born 1961), American baseball player David Wilkerson (1931–2011), American evangelist David Wilkerson (politician) (born 1969), American politician Doug Wilkerson (1947–2021), American football player Eric Wilkerson (born 1966), American football player Evan Wilkerson, American Paralympic swimmer Gerald Eugene Wilkers.
What are the origins of the name Florence Wilkerson?
The name Florence Wilkerson combines two different traditions: the first name Florence has Latin roots, while the surname Wilkerson originates from English.
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