Feleicia
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "felicia" meaning "happiness" or "good fortune".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Feleicia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feleicia today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feleicia births was 1970 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feleicia. 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 Feleicia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1970
5 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
1975 SSA rank
#9,525
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Feleicia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Feleicia 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 Feleicia 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 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Feleicia
The name Feleicia is believed to have its origins in Latin, derived from the word "felix," which means "happy" or "lucky." This name first gained popularity during the Roman era, particularly among families of noble or affluent backgrounds.
In the early days of Christianity, the name Feleicia was occasionally bestowed upon newborn girls, as it carried connotations of joy and blessings. However, it was not until the medieval period that the name experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Feleicia was a Roman noblewoman named Feleicia Aemilia, who lived during the 2nd century AD. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her patronage of the arts.
During the Renaissance, the name Feleicia was favored by Italian aristocratic families. A notable figure was Feleicia Gonzaga (1492-1557), a renowned patron of the arts and a member of the influential Gonzaga family of Mantua.
In the 17th century, Feleicia Borromeo (1613-1677), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, established a legacy by founding several charitable institutions dedicated to educating and caring for underprivileged children.
The name Feleicia also found its way into the realm of literature. One of the most famous literary references to the name can be found in the works of William Shakespeare, where he introduces a character named Feleicia in his play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," written around 1594.
Another notable figure bearing the name Feleicia was Feleicia de Rathsamhausen (1783-1848), a German painter and one of the first female artists to gain recognition in her home country during the 19th century.
As the name Feleicia transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, it continued to be embraced by families across various regions, each adding their own unique cultural spin to its pronunciation and spelling variations.
People
Feleicia + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with F
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FAQ
Feleicia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feleicia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feleicia 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Feleicia a common name?
We classify Feleicia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feleicia most popular?
The single biggest year for Feleicia was 1970, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feleicia is about 53 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 Feleicia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Feleicia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feleicia 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.
Is Feleicia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Feleicia 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 Feleicia 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 common is the name Feleicia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.