Felcia
A feminine Latin name meaning "fortunate" or "lucky".
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the first name Felcia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Felcia today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Felcia births was 1968 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Felcia. 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
118
~ 1 in 2,904,698 Americans
Peak year
1968
10 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1993 SSA rank
#12,287
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Felcia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Felcia from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 48 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
Felcia 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 Felcia 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 Felcia
The name Felcia has its roots in Latin, originating from the word "felix" which means "happy" or "fortunate." It emerged during the Roman era, around the 1st century AD, and was initially used as a feminine form of the masculine name Felix.
Felcia was a relatively common name among Roman women, particularly in the upper classes. It was often chosen to symbolize the parents' wish for their daughter to lead a joyful and prosperous life. The name's popularity spread throughout the Roman Empire, reaching various regions of Europe and parts of the Mediterranean.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felcia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Felcia Paulina in his work "Annals" from the 1st century AD. In the 3rd century AD, there was also a notable early Christian martyr named Felcia, who was venerated for her faith and courage.
During the Middle Ages, the name Felcia continued to be used, albeit less frequently. It appeared in some medieval records and chronicles, particularly in Italy and France. One notable bearer of the name was Felcia, Countess of Toulouse, who lived in the 11th century and played a significant role in the political affairs of southern France.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, especially among aristocratic families in Italy. One of the most famous individuals named Felcia was Felicia della Rovere, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived from 1439 to 1508. She was known for her patronage of artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo.
Another notable Felcia was Felicia Dorothea Browne (1793-1835), an English poet and writer who was celebrated for her works on classical literature and mythology. In the 19th century, Felcia Hemans (1793-1835) was a renowned British poet and author, best known for her romantic and patriotic verses.
Throughout history, the name Felcia has been associated with themes of joy, fortune, and happiness, reflecting its Latin origins. While it has experienced periods of greater and lesser popularity, it has maintained a presence across various cultures and regions, carrying the legacy of its ancient Roman roots.
People
Felcia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Felcia 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
Felcia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Felcia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 118 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Felcia 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 2,904,698 US residents.
Is Felcia a common name?
We classify Felcia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 130 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Felcia most popular?
The single biggest year for Felcia was 1968, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Felcia is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Felcia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Felcia 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.