Felicia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Happy; Lucky

Background: The name Felicia originates from the Latin word 'felix,' meaning 'happy' or 'lucky.' This name has been used for its positive connotations throughout its history.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#398
Total births
91,351
Most popular decade
1980s (66,183 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,282 ranks)
Years in Top 100
2
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1963
First year births
8
First year rank
#3,044
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
18
Peak rank
#3,205
Most recent year
1993
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#8,700

Female

First year
1880
First year births
7
First year rank
#679
Peak year
1986
Peak year births
3,084
Peak rank
#90
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
31
Recent rank
#4,457

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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