Flavia
A girl's name of Latin origin with 1,830 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Latin, quite rare in English.
Flavia is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, the feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Flavius, derived from the Latin flavus, meaning 'golden' or 'yellow' — originally referring to golden or fair hair. The Flavian dynasty of Roman emperors (Vespasian, Titus, Domitian) carried this name to the heights of imperial power.
With 1,830 recorded U.S. births, Flavia has a genuine Roman pedigree. It is widely used in Italy, Brazil, and Latin American countries, and carries a golden, sun-warmed elegance that feels both ancient and eternally stylish.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Flavia is rooted in the Latin tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1881 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Flavia’s 1,830 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Flavia was #6313 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9755, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 147 | — |
| 2000s | 150 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 132 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 109 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 134 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 120 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 115 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 113 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 152 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 258 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 176 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 70 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 38 | — |
The Story of Flavia
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Flavia is a name steeped in history. Girls named Flavia are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Flavia?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Flavia — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1881, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 258 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Flavia by the numbers
- Would fill 38 school buses
- Meeting one Flavia per day would take 5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(137 years, 1881–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9755 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10580 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6533 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8645 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6729 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7133 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6897 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6626 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5854 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10375 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8203 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8281 |
| 2012 | 13 | #8805 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9352 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10004 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11788 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8258 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7502 |
| 2006 | 18 | #6957 |
| 2005 | 18 | #6633 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1881–2024