Felicity
Felicity is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “intense happiness and good fortune.” It ranked #473 in the United States in 2025. Derived from the Latin Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good luck and fortune.
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how do you pronounce Felicity?
feh-LIS-ih-tee
where does the name Felicity come from?
From the Latin felicitas, luck or good fortune; it is also the English form of Felicitas, the Roman goddess of good fortune.
Saint Felicity was a 2nd-century martyr, and the name enjoyed a revival through the 1998 TV series Felicity.
how popular is this name?
Felicity has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 28 years since 1998. It peaked at #345 in 2017, and ranked #473 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #473 |
| 2024 | #485 |
| 2023 | #455 |
| 2022 | #453 |
| 2021 | #438 |
| 2020 | #383 |
| 2019 | #361 |
| 2018 | #355 |
| 2017 | #345 |
| 2016 | #356 |
| 2010 | #764 |
| 2000 | #446 |
| 1998 | #818 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Felicity fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Felicity
Saint Felicity of Rome was a 2nd-century saint venerated by the Roman Catholic Church. Traditional English diminutives include Fee, Flick, Fliss and Liss.
who are famous people named Felicity?
- Felicity Huffman (actress)
- Felicity Jones (actress)
- Felicity Kendal (actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Felicity?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Felicity?
what names go well with Felicity?
Sibling names that share Felicity's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Felicity
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity means “intense happiness and good fortune”.
What is the origin of the name Felicity?
Felicity comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Felicia.
How popular is the name Felicity?
Felicity ranked #473 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2017, at #345, and it has spent 28 years in the top 1,000 since 1998.
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Felicity?
Felicity is pronounced feh-LIS-ih-tee, with 4 syllables.
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