Felice
Felice is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happy, fortunate, or lucky.
Origin and history
Felice is a classic name of Latin origin meaning happy or fortunate. While historically used for both males and females internationally, it has a long history of mild usage as a feminine name in the United States. Today it remains a rare and distinct choice for parents seeking an elegant vintage option.
Popularity in the United States
4,188 babies in the United States have been named Felice since 1880. It ranks #2718 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2088.
States where it is most popular
- NY (60.9 %)
- CA (13.3 %)
- NJ (6.1 %)
- PA (6.1 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 292 |
| 1920-1930 | 389 |
| 1930-1940 | 302 |
| 1940-1950 | 429 |
| 1950-1960 | 720 |
| 1960-1970 | 753 |
| 1970-1980 | 574 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 180 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Felice
- Felice Schachter: Actress
- Felice Herrig: Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer
Fun facts
- Felice stems directly from the Roman cognomen Felix, which was originally used as an epithet indicating good fortune.
- While commonly used as a masculine name in Italian, Felice has historically been given primarily to females in the English-speaking world.