Feliciana
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "felix" meaning happy or blessed.
Name Census estimates that about 376 living Americans carry the first name Feliciana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feliciana today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feliciana births was 1927 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feliciana. 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
376
~ 1 in 911,581 Americans
Peak year
1927
17 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,510
Tracked since 1904
Popularity
Feliciana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feliciana from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 104 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Feliciana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feliciana 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 Feliciana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Felicianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Feliciana
The name Feliciana has its origins in Latin, derived from the feminine form of the Latin name Felix, meaning "lucky" or "fortunate." The name gained prominence during the Roman era and was widely used throughout the regions where Latin culture and influence prevailed.
Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 4th century AD, when Saint Feliciana, a young Christian martyr from Rome, was celebrated for her unwavering faith and sacrifice. Her name became a symbol of bravery and devotion, inspiring many parents to name their daughters in her honor.
In the Middle Ages, the name Feliciana maintained its popularity, particularly in regions with strong Catholic traditions. It was commonly found in historical records and religious texts, reflecting the widespread veneration of saints during that period.
One notable figure bearing the name Feliciana was Feliciana of Milan (1493-1538), an Italian nun and mystic renowned for her visions and spiritual writings. Her work, "The Revelations of Sister Feliciana," gained widespread recognition and influenced religious thought in Renaissance Italy.
Another prominent figure was Feliciana Muniz (1610-1676), a Spanish mystic and religious writer from Madrid. She was known for her deep devotion and her extensive correspondence with spiritual advisors, which provided insights into the religious practices and beliefs of her time.
In the 18th century, Feliciana de Nordenflicht (1714-1784) was a Swedish artist and painter who achieved recognition for her portraits and historical scenes. Her works were highly regarded and can be found in various art collections across Europe.
Feliciana Enriquez de Guzmán (1569-1644), a Spanish noblewoman and vicereine of Peru, was a notable figure in the colonial history of Latin America. She played a significant role in the governance of the Spanish colonies and left a lasting legacy through her patronage of the arts and architecture.
Feliciana Codan (1869-1923) was a renowned Spanish operatic soprano who performed in major opera houses across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London. Her exceptional vocal talents and interpretations of leading roles garnered critical acclaim during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
People
Feliciana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feliciana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Feliciana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feliciana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 376 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feliciana 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 911,581 US residents.
Is Feliciana a common name?
We classify Feliciana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 578 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feliciana most popular?
The single biggest year for Feliciana was 1927, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feliciana is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Feliciana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feliciana 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.