Felisiano
Masculine name of Spanish origin implying happiness or good fortune.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Felisiano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Felisiano today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Felisiano births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Felisiano. 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 Felisiano. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#3,879
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Felisiano: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Felisiano 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 Felisiano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Geography
Where Felisianos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Felisiano
The name Felisiano originated from the Italian language and culture, likely during the late medieval or early Renaissance period. It is derived from the Latin name "Felicianus," which stems from the word "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." This name was particularly popular among Italian families, especially those with connections to the Catholic Church or religious orders.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Felisiano can be found in the historical records of the Benedictine monastery in Montecassino, Italy, dating back to the 14th century. Here, a monk named Felisiano di Montefusco was noted for his extensive knowledge of classical literature and his contributions to the monastery's library.
In the 15th century, a notable figure named Felisiano Maschio lived in the city of Verona. He was a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher, known for his writings on ethics and his translations of ancient Greek texts. Maschio's work played a significant role in the intellectual renaissance of the time.
During the 16th century, a Franciscan friar named Felisiano da Reggio gained recognition for his spiritual writings and sermons. His treatise on the virtues of humility and obedience was widely circulated among religious communities throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, Felisiano Ninguarda, born in 1593, served as the Bishop of Como in northern Italy. He was a respected theologian and played a crucial role in the implementation of the reforms established by the Council of Trent, which aimed to revitalize the Catholic Church.
Another notable figure bearing the name Felisiano was Felisiano Seghezzi, an Italian painter and fresco artist who lived from 1671 to 1750. His works can be found adorning numerous churches and palaces across Italy, particularly in the cities of Bergamo and Milan.
While the name Felisiano may have been more prevalent in historical records from Italy, it has also been used, albeit less frequently, in other regions with Italian cultural influences, such as parts of Spain and Latin America. However, detailed information on the usage and prominence of this name outside of Italy is relatively scarce in historical records.
People
Felisiano + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Felisiano 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
Felisiano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Felisiano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Felisiano 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 - US residents.
Is Felisiano a common name?
We classify Felisiano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Felisiano most popular?
The single biggest year for Felisiano was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Felisiano is about 0 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 Felisiano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Felisiano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Felisiano 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 Felisiano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Felisiano 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 Felisiano 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 Americans are named Felisiano?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.