Felicity Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationfuh-LIS-i-tee / /fəˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: happiness; English: good fortune
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Felicity is derived from the Latin word 'felicitas', meaning happiness or good fortune. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 17th century. The name is often associated with positive attributes and has been popularized in literature and culture.
Trend Summary
Felicity has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Felicity
- Felicitas
International Variants
- Félicité (French)
- Felicidad (Spanish)
Famous people named Felicity
Felicity Huffman is an American actress known for her role in the television series 'Desperate Housewives'.
Felicity Jones is a British actress recognized for her performances in films such as 'The Theory of Everything'.
Felicity Kendal is a British actress famous for her work in television and theatre.
Felicity Ward is an Australian comedian and actress known for her stand-up performances.
Fictional characters named Felicity
Felicity Smoak is a character in the 'Arrow' television series, known for her intelligence and tech skills.
Felicity Merriman is a character in the American Girl series, representing a girl living during the American Revolution.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Felicity was first seen in the United States in 1935. Felicity has ranked as high as #635 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)
Top States for Felicity (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 56 | |
| CA | 44 | |
| FL | 32 | |
| IL | 26 | |
| OH | 25 | |
| PA | 23 | |
| IN | 23 | |
| WA | 21 | |
| NY | 21 | |
| GA | 20 | |
| NC | 20 | |
| WI | 18 | |
| TN | 18 | |
| MN | 17 | |
| VA | 17 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 15 |
| 1967 | 18 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 30 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 52 |
| 1976 | 33 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 45 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 49 |
| 1982 | 49 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 47 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 51 |
| 1989 | 52 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 91 |
| 1993 | 104 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 121 |
| 1996 | 123 |
| 1997 | 147 |
| 1998 | 260 |
| 1999 | 717 |
| 2000 | 634 |
| 2001 | 549 |
| 2002 | 499 |
| 2003 | 430 |
| 2004 | 379 |
| 2005 | 404 |
| 2006 | 468 |
| 2007 | 412 |
| 2008 | 433 |
| 2009 | 360 |
| 2010 | 358 |
| 2011 | 427 |
| 2012 | 436 |
| 2013 | 500 |
| 2014 | 626 |
| 2015 | 911 |
| 2016 | 922 |
| 2017 | 938 |
| 2018 | 896 |
| 2019 | 872 |
| 2020 | 809 |
| 2021 | 709 |
| 2022 | 696 |
| 2023 | 679 |
| 2024 | 628 |