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Felicity
GirlEnglish, Latin· “happiness, good fortune”
- Meaning
- happiness, good fortune
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- fih-LIH-suh-tee
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #473
- US babies 2025
- 653
- Best rank
- #345 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Felicity
Felicity is an English and Latin name that means “happiness, good fortune”.
Felicity is the English form of the Latin felicitas, meaning happiness or good fortune. In Roman religion, Felicitas was a personification of luck, and the name also belonged to Saint Felicity, a martyr who died with Saint Perpetua in Carthage in the early third century. The Puritans adopted Felicity as a virtue name in the seventeenth century, and it has had a steady presence in English-speaking countries since. It feels bright, warm and a little literary. Flick, Fliss and Lissy are charming nicknames, and it pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Felicity first appears in US Social Security records in 1935. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #345 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 938 babies. In 2025, 653 babies were named Felicity, and it ranked #473 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,771 in 1950, #2,226 in 1980, #447 in 2000, #764 in 2010, and #473 in 2025. Of the 18,559 US girls named Felicity since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,568 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gracelyn, Brinley, Miracle, Raelyn, and Aviana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Felicity ranked highest in Nebraska, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | #191 | 12 |
| Wisconsin | #216 | 26 |
| Iowa | #235 | 15 |
| South Dakota | #247 | 5 |
| Idaho | #259 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Felicity is usually pronounced fih-LIH-suh-tee, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with F and ends in “-ty”.
Middle names for Felicity
A few middle names that flow with Felicity: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Felicity
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity is an English and Latin name that means “happiness, good fortune”.
What is the origin of the name Felicity?
Felicity has English and Latin roots. Felicity is the English form of the Latin felicitas, meaning happiness or good fortune.
Is Felicity a popular name?
Yes. Felicity ranked #473 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Felicity?
Felicity is usually pronounced fih-LIH-suh-tee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings