Felicity Girl

Popularity: #425 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: fuh-LIS-i-tee //fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti//

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: happiness; English: good fortune

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Felicity originates from the Latin word "felicitas," which means "happiness" or "good fortune." This term is derived from the root "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." The transition of the name into English occurred through Old French, where it was adopted as "Felicité" before being anglicized to Felicity. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often retaining its association with joy and prosperity.

Historically, Felicity has been associated with several notable figures and events. In early Christian tradition, Saint Felicity was a martyr who lived in the 2nd century, known for her steadfast faith and her role in the martyrdom of her sons.

Her story was recorded in the Acts of the Martyrs, contributing to the name's significance in Christian contexts. The name also appears in various literary works throughout the centuries, including in the writings of medieval poets and in Renaissance literature, where it often symbolized an ideal of happiness or virtue.

Culturally, Felicity has resonated as a symbol of joy and good fortune, often embodying the aspirations of families who choose the name for their daughters. The name has been embraced in various artistic representations, including paintings and literature, where it is frequently associated with themes of happiness and fulfillment.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Lissy or Flick have emerged, reflecting a more intimate or affectionate usage of the name. Overall, Felicity's enduring presence in various cultures highlights its positive connotations and historical significance.

Famous people named Felicity

In this section, you will find notable people named Felicity. 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 Felicity who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Felicity who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Felicity Huffman is an actress best known for Desperate Housewives, Transamerica, and American Crime.

Felicity Jones is an actress best known for The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and A Monster Calls.

Fictional characters named Felicity

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Felicity Smoak is a fictional character from the TV series Arrow. She is a brilliant computer hacker and a key member of Team Arrow, often providing technical support and strategic advice.

Felicity Merriman is a fictional character from the American Girl series. She is a young girl living in colonial Virginia during the American Revolution, known for her adventurous spirit and strong sense of justice.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Felicity, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Felicity. 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 Felicity was first seen in the United States in 1935.

Felicity has ranked as high as #702 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Felicity 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 Felicity 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 Felicity.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 653 0 653
2024 631 0 631
2023 681 0 681
2022 696 0 696
2021 709 0 709
2020 809 0 809
2019 873 0 873
2018 896 0 896
2017 938 0 938
2016 922 0 922
2015 911 0 911
2014 626 0 626
2013 500 0 500
2012 437 0 437
2011 427 0 427
2010 358 0 358
2009 360 0 360
2008 433 0 433
2007 412 0 412
2006 468 0 468
2005 404 0 404
2004 385 6 379
2003 430 0 430
2002 499 0 499
2001 549 0 549
2000 634 0 634
1999 717 0 717
1998 260 0 260
1997 147 0 147
1996 123 0 123
1995 121 0 121
1994 103 0 103
1993 104 0 104
1992 91 0 91
1991 68 0 68
1990 65 0 65
1989 52 0 52
1988 51 0 51
1987 52 0 52
1986 45 0 45
1985 40 0 40
1984 47 0 47
1983 41 0 41
1982 49 0 49
1981 49 0 49
1980 45 0 45
1979 45 0 45
1978 34 0 34
1977 42 0 42
1976 33 0 33
1975 52 0 52
1974 36 0 36
1973 37 0 37
1972 40 0 40
1971 30 0 30
1970 29 0 29
1969 18 0 18
1968 11 0 11
1967 18 0 18
1966 15 0 15
1965 25 0 25
1964 16 0 16
1963 15 0 15
1962 8 0 8
1960 14 0 14
1959 6 0 6
1958 6 0 6
1957 9 0 9
1956 7 0 7
1955 10 0 10
1954 13 0 13
1953 13 0 13
1952 6 0 6
1951 10 0 10
1950 9 0 9
1949 9 0 9
1948 5 0 5
1947 9 0 9
1946 6 0 6
1944 5 0 5
1936 7 0 7
1935 6 0 6

Top States for Felicity (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 56
9%
CA 44
7%
FL 32
5%
IL 26
4%
OH 25
4%
PA 23
4%
IN 23
4%
NY 21
4%
WA 21
4%
GA 20
3%
NC 20
3%
WI 18
3%
MI 18
3%
TN 18
3%
VA 17
3%
MN 17
3%
MO 16
3%
SC 15
3%
ID 14
2%
OR 13
2%
AZ 13
2%
KY 13
2%
UT 12
2%
CO 12
2%
KS 12
2%
MD 10
2%
NJ 10
2%
LA 9
2%
MA 9
2%
AL 9
2%
DE 7
1%
OK 7
1%
NE 6
1%
AR 5
1%
CT 5
1%