Florida is a name of Spanish origin and it means "flowery". It is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "flores" which means flowers. The name Florida was given to the U.S. state by Juan Ponce de León in 1513, after he landed there during the Easter season and discovered that it had many flowers blooming at that time of year.
The name Florida has also been used as a personal name, particularly among Spanish speakers. It is often associated with feminine qualities such as beauty, grace, and charm, although this may be more related to cultural perceptions rather than the actual meaning of the name itself.
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The name Florida has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past century, with peaks and valleys in its usage as evidenced by these statistics.
From 1909 to 1924, there were an average of about 8 births per year with this name. The years 1917 and 1925 saw a significant increase, with 14 and 15 births respectively. However, the popularity of Florida as a baby girl's name seemed to wane from 1926 onwards, with an average of about 8 births per year until 1934.
The late 1930s saw another surge in popularity for the name Florida, with a total of 57 births between 1935 and 1939. This trend continued into the early 1940s, with an additional 46 births from 1940 to 1943.
After World War II, the name Florida began to lose favor once again. Between 1947 and 1952, there were only 38 recorded births with this name in total. The late 1950s saw a brief resurgence with 16 births between 1955 and 1957.
Overall, from 1909 to 1957, there were a total of 353 births registered for the name Florida in the United States. Despite its ups and downs in popularity over time, this name has remained a part of American naming traditions throughout much of the past century.