Felando
A masculine name of Spanish origin, potentially meaning "lucky" or "happy one".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Felando. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Felando today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Felando births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Felando. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Felando. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1974 SSA rank
#4,835
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Felando: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Felando 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 Felando during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Felando
The name Felando has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan word "felandra," which roughly translates to "radiant one" or "one who shines brightly."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felando can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Tarquinia, a renowned ancient city in the region of Lazio. These inscriptions date back to the 6th century BC and are among the most significant sources of information about the Etruscan language and culture.
In the 2nd century AD, the name Felando was mentioned in the writings of the Roman philosopher and historian Plutarch. He recounted the story of a young Etruscan man named Felando, who was renowned for his bravery and valor during the wars against the neighboring tribes.
During the Middle Ages, the name Felando gained popularity among the noble families of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One notable bearer of this name was Felando di Perugia, a skilled architect who lived in the 13th century and was responsible for the design and construction of several magnificent churches and palaces in the city of Perugia.
In the Renaissance era, the name Felando was associated with the arts and literature. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Felando Boccaccio, a renowned Italian poet and scholar who lived from 1313 to 1375. His works, such as the Decameron, are considered masterpieces of Italian literature and have had a lasting impact on the literary world.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Felando was Felando Galilei, an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who lived from 1564 to 1642. He is widely regarded as the father of modern science and made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of astronomy, physics, and mathematics.
Throughout the centuries, the name Felando has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and even royalty. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, the name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Etruscan civilization and the enduring influence of Italian history and tradition.
People
Felando + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Felando 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
Felando: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Felando?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Felando 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Felando a common name?
We classify Felando as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Felando most popular?
The single biggest year for Felando was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Felando is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Felando in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Felando a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Felando in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Felando still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Felando in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Felando can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Felando?
You can see how many Americans are named Felando on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.