Felice Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Felice originates from the Latin term 'felix', meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Felix and Felicia. The name is associated with positive traits and does not have biblical relevance. It gained popularity in medieval Europe and continues to be perceived positively in modern times.
The name Felice is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Felice has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Felice' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1999th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2583rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3597th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3538th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9103rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19331st out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1253rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1362nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1239th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1622nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3772nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9135th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Felice' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Felice"
Pronunciation
/fəˈliːtʃeɪ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Felice is derived from the Latin word 'felix', which means 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
Meaning
happy, fortunate
Language Evolution
Felix, Felicia, Felice
Historical Usage
The name Felice has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in Roman culture, and gained popularity in medieval Europe as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Felicia, Felix, Felicity
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Felice is often associated with positivity and joy, and it is seen as a charming and elegant name.
Famous People
Felice Piccolomini, Felice Beato, Felice Gazzola
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Felice"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Felice"
"Felice" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1999th of 7545 | 255 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2583rd of 6773 | 160 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3597th of 7552 | 94 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3538th of 10718 | 136 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9103rd of 16616 | 42 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19331st of 24088 | 13 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1253rd of 9107 | 661 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1362nd of 9204 | 585 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1239th of 12526 | 1,326 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1622nd of 19264 | 967 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3772nd of 27321 | 411 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9135th of 35406 | 182 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18485th of 30306 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Felice" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
44.38% 612th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
51.61% 803rd/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
45.02% 1568th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Felice" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
45.69% 630th/1379 |
63.86% 1511th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
39.20% 610th/1556 |
80.20% 1887th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
69.02% 1537th/2227 |
26.42% 642nd/2430 |
72.77% 2076th/2853 |
45.01% 1249th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.88% 1788th/2937 |
29.89% 1041st/3483 |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
43.08% 1742nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
62.45% 3945th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Felice"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Felice" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.