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Florin

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How to Pronounce Florin

Pronounced FLOR-in /ˈflɔːr.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: A Romanian name from Latin 'florens', 'flowering, flourishing' (from 'flos', 'flower'). Also the name of an old gold coin, and the storybook kingdom in 'The Princess Bride.' A bright, blooming name.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Florin — 'flower; flourishing' (Romanian) (said 'FLOR-in'). A Romanian name, 'flowering', which we note.
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Origin LowRomanian, Latin
MeaningA Romanian name from Latin 'florens', 'flowering, flourishing' (from 'flos', 'flower'). Also the name of an old gold coin, and the storybook kingdom in 'The Princess Bride.' A bright, blooming name.
U.S. rank (2023)#9176 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319182023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Florin is a Romanian name from Latin 'florens', 'flowering'; a bright, blooming name (said 'FLOR-in').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Romanian, and bright.

Did you know? Florin comes from Latin 'florens', 'flowering' — also an old gold coin, and the fictional kingdom of Florin in 'The Princess Bride' (said 'FLOR-in').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Florin — Romanian/Latin 'florens', 'flowering'; also a coin

Variations

FlorianFloryn

Nicknames

Flor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Florin mean?

Florin is a Romanian name from Latin 'florens', 'flowering, flourishing'; it is also the name of an old gold coin.

How do you pronounce Florin?

It's said FLOR-in /ˈflɔːr.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Florin a boy or girl name?

Here Florin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Florin?

Florin is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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