Felicia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Felicia is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It evolved from the Latin 'felix' and has been used in English since the 19th century. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance. Famous bearers of the name contribute to its modern charm and appeal.
The name Felicia is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Felicia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Felicia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5842nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3523rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5484th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 672nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 750th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 352nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 142nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 140th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 731st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3177th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Felicia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Felicia"
Pronunciation
/fəˈliːʃə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Felicia is derived from the Latin word 'felix', which means 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
Meaning
happy, fortunate
Language Evolution
Felix (Latin), Felicia (Latin), Felicia (English)
Historical Usage
Felicia gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century and has remained a favored name due to its cheerful meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Felice, Felicity, Felicitas
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Felicia is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with happiness and positivity.
Famous People
Felicia Day (actress and author), Felicia Hemans (poet), Felicia Pearson (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Felicia"
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 "Felicia"
"Felicia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5842nd of 7552 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3523rd of 10718 | 137 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5484th of 16616 | 124 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 672nd of 9107 | 2,060 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 750th of 9204 | 1,684 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 352nd of 12526 | 12,383 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 142nd of 19264 | 34,639 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 140th of 27321 | 33,658 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 731st of 35406 | 5,794 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3177th of 30306 | 614 |
Regional Popularity of "Felicia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
62.19% 3230th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Felicia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.61% 660th/1416 |
23.35% 322nd/1379 |
54.56% 1291st/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.54% 704th/1546 |
25.71% 400th/1556 |
59.07% 1390th/2353 |
57.92% 896th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.20% 383rd/2227 |
12.76% 310th/2430 |
10.90% 311th/2853 |
14.99% 416th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.16% 181st/2937 |
5.48% 191st/3483 |
2.76% 97th/3518 |
5.04% 204th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.64% 171st/3685 |
2.97% 133rd/4475 |
2.41% 125th/5194 |
2.58% 163rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.09% 783rd/4582 |
9.39% 485th/5164 |
11.76% 860th/7313 |
10.30% 769th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
51.28% 2301st/4487 |
54.25% 3701st/6822 |
41.01% 2574th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Felicia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Felicia" 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.