Feliciano
Feliciano is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happy, fortunate, or blessed.
Origin and history
Feliciano is a masculine name of Latin origin derived from the Roman name Felicianus, itself based on Felix, meaning happy, fortunate, or blessed. Though historically rooted in late Antiquity and common in Romance-language regions, it remains a rare choice in the United States. It offers a classic, melodic alternative to Felix with a warm, positive meaning.
Popularity in the United States
2,305 babies in the United States have been named Feliciano since 1880. It ranks #2695 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1835.
States where it is most popular
- TX (66.8 %)
- CA (31.7 %)
- NY (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 166 |
| 1930-1940 | 154 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 158 |
| 1960-1970 | 190 |
| 1970-1980 | 302 |
| 1980-1990 | 293 |
| 1990-2000 | 305 |
| 2000-2010 | 254 |
| 2010-2019 | 156 |
| 2020-2029 | 92 |
Famous people named Feliciano
- Feliciano López: Tennis player
- Feliciano Rivilla: Soccer player
Fun facts
- Feliciano derives from the Roman cognomen Felicianus, created from Felix.
- Several early Christian saints and martyrs bore the name Felicianus.