Feliciano Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-lee-CHAH-no /fe.liˈtʃa.no/

Origin: Italian; Spanish

Meaning: Italian: fortunate; Spanish: happy

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Feliciano has its roots in the Latin name "Felicianus," which is derived from "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." This etymological lineage traces back to ancient Rome, where the name was borne by several early Christians and saints, contributing to its spread throughout the Roman Empire. The transition of the name into various languages occurred as Latin evolved into the Romance languages, with Feliciano becoming prominent in Italian and Spanish contexts, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the lingua franca of educated Europe.

Historically, the name Feliciano is associated with Saint Felician, a martyr who is believed to have lived in the 3rd century. His veneration in the Christian tradition helped solidify the name's usage in ecclesiastical contexts.

The name appears in various hagiographies and liturgical texts, which were pivotal in the dissemination of Christian names throughout Europe. The name also gained prominence in the context of the Catholic Church, particularly during the Renaissance, when many saints' names were revived and celebrated.

Culturally, Feliciano carries connotations of joy and good fortune, reflecting the meaning of its Latin root. This positive symbolism has contributed to its enduring appeal in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries where it is often associated with warmth and happiness.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as "Feli," which further emphasizes its affectionate and joyful connotations. Overall, Feliciano's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with themes of happiness and divine favor, making it a name rich in heritage.

Fictional characters named Feliciano

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Feliciano Vargas is a fictional character from the webcomic and anime series Hetalia: Axis Powers. He is the personification of Italy and is known for his cheerful personality and love of pasta.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Feliciano. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Feliciano was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Feliciano has ranked as high as #3688 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Feliciano has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Feliciano is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Feliciano was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Feliciano.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 20 20
2024 17 17
2023 15 15
2022 14 14
2021 6 6
2020 20 20
2019 19 19
2018 15 15
2017 11 11
2016 15 15
2015 16 16
2014 12 12
2013 15 15
2012 18 18
2011 15 15
2010 20 20
2009 23 23
2008 22 22
2007 27 27
2006 28 28
2005 30 30
2004 21 21
2003 28 28
2002 24 24
2001 33 33
2000 18 18
1999 31 31
1998 28 28
1997 37 37
1996 19 19
1995 24 24
1994 33 33
1993 40 40
1992 27 27
1991 26 26
1990 40 40
1989 38 38
1988 21 21
1987 26 26
1986 18 18
1985 23 23
1984 24 24
1983 31 31
1982 34 34
1981 39 39
1980 39 39
1979 40 40
1978 31 31
1977 30 30
1976 36 36
1975 21 21
1974 29 29
1973 33 33
1972 30 30
1971 19 19
1970 33 33
1969 20 20
1968 24 24
1967 15 15
1966 18 18
1965 17 17
1964 20 20
1963 14 14
1962 15 15
1961 24 24
1960 23 23
1959 16 16
1958 20 20
1957 15 15
1956 18 18
1955 13 13
1954 17 17
1953 8 8
1952 25 25
1951 12 12
1950 14 14
1949 17 17
1948 11 11
1947 24 24
1946 13 13
1945 26 26
1944 13 13
1943 13 13
1942 17 17
1941 19 19
1940 14 14
1939 16 16
1938 8 8
1937 15 15
1936 14 14
1935 7 7
1934 23 23
1933 14 14
1932 17 17
1931 16 16
1930 24 24
1929 17 17
1928 18 18
1927 22 22
1926 13 13
1925 11 11
1924 24 24
1923 18 18
1922 14 14
1921 15 15
1920 14 14
1919 12 12
1918 6 6
1917 15 15
1916 8 8
1915 6 6
1914 10 10
1913 6 6
1911 5 5

Top States for Feliciano (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
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