Felicity
Felicity is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happiness, good fortune, or luck.
Origin and history
Felicity is derived from the Latin word felicitas, meaning happiness or good fortune. It was adopted as an English virtue name following the Protestant Reformation and enjoyed renewed visibility in the late 1990s. In the United States, it continues to be used as a classic, charming female name.
Popularity in the United States
18,559 babies in the United States have been named Felicity since 1880. It ranks #1114 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #441.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- TX (10.8 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 140 |
| 1970-1980 | 378 |
| 1980-1990 | 471 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,799 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,568 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,888 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,179 |
Famous people named Felicity
- Felicity Huffman: Actress
- Felicity Jones: Actress
Nicknames
Flick, Lissy, Fee
Fun facts
- Felicitas was the ancient Roman goddess and embodiment of good luck and prosperity.
- The popular U.S. television drama series Felicity boosted interest in the name during the late 1990s.