Falecia
Feminine name derived from the Latin word "felix" meaning "happy" or "fortunate".
Name Census estimates that about 200 living Americans carry the first name Falecia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Falecia today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Falecia births was 1989 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Falecia. 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
200
~ 1 in 1,713,772 Americans
Peak year
1989
13 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2001 SSA rank
#16,149
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Falecia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Falecia from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 68 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Falecia 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 Falecia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Falecia
The given name Falecia is believed to have originated from the Latin word "falacia," which means "deceit" or "deception." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was likely used as a descriptor or nickname for someone who was perceived as cunning or deceptive.
In early Christian texts, there are references to a woman named Falecia who was condemned for her involvement in pagan rituals and sorcery. However, it is unclear whether this was a real person or a fictional character used to illustrate the dangers of idolatry.
The earliest recorded use of Falecia as a given name dates back to the 12th century in medieval Europe. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Falecia de Montfort, a noblewoman from Normandy, France, who lived around 1150 CE.
In the 14th century, there is a record of a Falecia Visconti, a member of the powerful Visconti family that ruled Milan, Italy, during the Renaissance period. She was known for her skill in political intrigue and her involvement in various court conspiracies.
Another notable figure with the name Falecia was Falecia Borghese, an Italian aristocrat who lived in the 16th century. She was a patron of the arts and a renowned collector of Renaissance paintings and sculptures.
In the 18th century, Falecia Sforza was a celebrated opera singer from Milan, Italy, who performed in many of the major theaters across Europe. She was known for her powerful voice and her ability to portray complex characters on stage.
During the 19th century, there was a Falecia Mendoza, a Spanish writer and poet who became famous for her passionate love poems and her advocacy for women's rights.
While the name Falecia has fallen out of common usage in recent times, it continues to hold a rich historical significance, reflecting its roots in ancient Latin and its association with powerful and influential women throughout various eras of European history.
People
Falecia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Falecia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Falecia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Falecia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 200 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Falecia 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 1,713,772 US residents.
Is Falecia a common name?
We classify Falecia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 218 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Falecia most popular?
The single biggest year for Falecia was 1989, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Falecia is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Falecia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Falecia 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.