Felicitas Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: feh-LIS-i-tas /fɛˈlɪsɪtəs/
Origin: Latin
Meaning: happiness; good fortune
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felicitas has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." This term was used in various forms throughout ancient Roman culture, often associated with prosperity and good fortune. The name Felicitas itself emerged in the Roman Empire, where it was used both as a personal name and as a personification of happiness and good fortune, often depicted in art and literature.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin on early medieval languages, particularly during the Christianization of Europe, when many Latin names were adopted into vernacular forms. Historically, Felicitas is associated with several early Christian martyrs, most notably Saint Felicitas of Rome, who was martyred in the 2nd century.
Her story is recounted in various hagiographies, and she is often celebrated for her steadfast faith and resilience in the face of persecution. The veneration of saints like Felicitas contributed to the name's endurance through the Middle Ages, particularly in Christian communities where the attributes of happiness and virtue were highly esteemed.
Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and ecclesiastical writings, reinforcing its significance in religious contexts. Culturally, Felicitas symbolizes joy and prosperity, making it a name that resonates with positive attributes.
In the context of Roman culture, it was often linked to the goddess of good fortune, further embedding the name within a framework of auspiciousness. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms and variations across different languages, such as Felicity in English and Felicité in French, which carry similar meanings of happiness and good fortune.
The enduring legacy of Felicitas reflects its deep historical roots and the cultural values associated with joy and prosperity.
Famous people named Felicitas
In this section, you will find notable people named Felicitas. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Felicitas who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Felicitas S. Goodman is an anthropologist best known for her work on shamanism and the study of altered states of consciousness.
Felicitas von Lovenberg is a publisher best known for her role in the German publishing industry and contributions to literature.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felicitas was first seen in the United States in 1889.
Felicitas has ranked as high as #1626 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Felicitas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Felicitas 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 Felicitas 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 Felicitas.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 | 8 |
| 2003 | 8 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 | 9 |
| 2001 | 11 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 | 14 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 13 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 | 13 |
| 1996 | 17 | 17 |
| 1995 | 16 | 16 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 |
| 1989 | 16 | 16 |
| 1988 | 15 | 15 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 | 9 |
| 1985 | 14 | 14 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 15 | 15 |
| 1982 | 24 | 24 |
| 1981 | 17 | 17 |
| 1980 | 7 | 7 |
| 1979 | 21 | 21 |
| 1978 | 17 | 17 |
| 1977 | 12 | 12 |
| 1976 | 10 | 10 |
| 1975 | 10 | 10 |
| 1974 | 14 | 14 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 |
| 1972 | 15 | 15 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 |
| 1968 | 20 | 20 |
| 1967 | 11 | 11 |
| 1966 | 13 | 13 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 11 | 11 |
| 1963 | 17 | 17 |
| 1962 | 12 | 12 |
| 1961 | 23 | 23 |
| 1960 | 15 | 15 |
| 1959 | 9 | 9 |
| 1958 | 15 | 15 |
| 1957 | 13 | 13 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 26 | 26 |
| 1953 | 16 | 16 |
| 1952 | 20 | 20 |
| 1951 | 12 | 12 |
| 1950 | 15 | 15 |
| 1949 | 27 | 27 |
| 1948 | 25 | 25 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 |
| 1946 | 17 | 17 |
| 1945 | 19 | 19 |
| 1944 | 19 | 19 |
| 1943 | 21 | 21 |
| 1942 | 20 | 20 |
| 1941 | 22 | 22 |
| 1940 | 23 | 23 |
| 1939 | 13 | 13 |
| 1938 | 19 | 19 |
| 1937 | 16 | 16 |
| 1936 | 35 | 35 |
| 1935 | 28 | 28 |
| 1934 | 32 | 32 |
| 1933 | 16 | 16 |
| 1932 | 38 | 38 |
| 1931 | 38 | 38 |
| 1930 | 36 | 36 |
| 1929 | 47 | 47 |
| 1928 | 67 | 67 |
| 1927 | 43 | 43 |
| 1926 | 47 | 47 |
| 1925 | 40 | 40 |
| 1924 | 48 | 48 |
| 1923 | 38 | 38 |
| 1922 | 31 | 31 |
| 1921 | 40 | 40 |
| 1920 | 30 | 30 |
| 1919 | 28 | 28 |
| 1918 | 22 | 22 |
| 1917 | 21 | 21 |
| 1916 | 27 | 27 |
| 1915 | 25 | 25 |
| 1914 | 18 | 18 |
| 1913 | 16 | 16 |
| 1912 | 19 | 19 |
| 1911 | 11 | 11 |
| 1910 | 13 | 13 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 8 | 8 |
| 1906 | 8 | 8 |
| 1904 | 9 | 9 |
| 1902 | 7 | 7 |
| 1901 | 6 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
| 1896 | 5 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Felicitas (2005)
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 | 5 |