Belicia
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "very beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 612 living Americans carry the first name Belicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Belicia today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Belicia births was 2005 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Belicia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
612
~ 1 in 560,056 Americans
Peak year
2005
38 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,327
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Belicia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Belicia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 287 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Belicia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Belicia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Belicias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Washington recorded the most babies named Belicia, while Washington, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Belicia
The name Belicia has its origins in Latin, deriving from the word "bellicus," which means "of war" or "warlike." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors or military prowess in ancient times.
The earliest recorded use of the name Belicia dates back to ancient Rome, where it was a feminine form of the masculine name Bellicus. However, the name was relatively uncommon during this period and did not gain widespread popularity.
In the Middle Ages, the name Belicia found some usage among certain aristocratic families in Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It was often given to daughters born during times of conflict or war, with the intention of invoking strength and resilience.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Belicia was Belicia di Montefeltro, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was known for her courage and leadership during the Wars in Lombardy, where she actively supported her husband's military campaigns.
Another individual of note was Belicia de Valois, a French courtier who lived during the 16th century. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine de' Medici and was renowned for her wit and intelligence.
In the realm of literature, the name Belicia appeared in several works, including the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590. In this work, Belicia was portrayed as a fierce warrior maiden, reflecting the name's association with strength and bravery.
During the 17th century, Belicia von Einsiedel, a German noble and patron of the arts, gained recognition for her support of artists and intellectuals. She was instrumental in the cultural renaissance of her region and was admired for her patronage of the arts.
In more recent times, the name Belicia has remained relatively uncommon, but there have been a few notable figures who have carried it. Belicia Cravedi, an Italian opera singer born in the late 19th century, gained acclaim for her performances in various operatic roles across Europe.
People
Belicia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Belicia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Belicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Belicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 612 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Belicia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 560,056 US residents.
Is Belicia a common name?
We classify Belicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 624 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Belicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Belicia was 2005, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Belicia is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Belicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Belicia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.