Girl
Felicity
happiness
About Felicity
Joyful and optimistic, this name literally embodies happiness, making it impossible to speak without a hint of lightness. The classical roots provide gravitas that prevents it from feeling frivolous despite its cheerful associations. It combines vintage charm with contemporary wearability, having shed any dusty antiquated feeling through recent renewed interest. The name's length and syllabic complexity give it substance and presence, preventing it from feeling insubstantial or childish. The multitude of appealing nickname options provides flexibility as personality develops, from sweet and playful to sophisticated and formal. It suggests someone with a positive outlook and warm personality, qualities most parents hope to encourage in their children. The literary and cultural references add depth without being obscure or requiring specialized knowledge to appreciate. The name maintains enough rarity to feel special without being so unusual that it becomes burdensome. For parents seeking something genuinely beautiful that carries inherent positive meaning without stating it explicitly, this offers a perfect blend of substance, style, and spirit.
Popularity of the Name Felicity
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | #818 | #348 | #307 | #775 | |
| 1999 | #390 | #362 | #337 | #371 | |
| 2000 | #447 | #297 | #312 | #580 | |
| 2001 | #503 | #240 | #261 | #554 | |
| 2002 | #549 | #269 | #665 | ||
| 2003 | #624 | #239 | #326 | #655 | |
| 2004 | #707 | #258 | #743 | #699 | |
| 2005 | #686 | #272 | #286 | #753 | #550 |
| 2006 | #621 | #304 | #570 | ||
| 2007 | #710 | #252 | #311 | #588 | |
| 2008 | #697 | #248 | #347 | #711 | |
| 2009 | #786 | #219 | #331 | #963 | #782 |
| 2010 | #764 | #214 | #418 | #559 | |
| 2011 | #664 | #193 | #415 | #557 | |
| 2012 | #651 | #182 | #287 | #645 | |
| 2013 | #576 | #154 | #215 | #778 | #593 |
| 2014 | #499 | #145 | #205 | #607 | #429 |
| 2015 | #360 | #118 | #247 | #787 | #359 |
| 2016 | #356 | #113 | #238 | #687 | #458 |
| 2017 | #345 | #110 | #279 | #766 | #446 |
| 2018 | #355 | #110 | #369 | #768 | #532 |
| 2019 | #361 | #104 | #293 | #414 | |
| 2020 | #384 | #108 | #723 | #652 | |
| 2021 | #439 | #136 | #349 | #774 | #549 |
| 2022 | #454 | #148 | #362 | #946 | #601 |
| 2023 | #455 | #156 | #813 | ||
| 2024 | #485 | #169 | #757 | ||
| 2025 | #473 | #164 | #629 | #901 | |
| 1997 | #386 | #405 | |||
| 1949 | #193 | ||||
| 1950 | #239 | ||||
| 1951 | #197 | ||||
| 1952 | #172 | ||||
| 1953 | #163 | ||||
| 1954 | #190 | ||||
| 1955 | #145 | ||||
| 1956 | #202 | ||||
| 1957 | #198 | ||||
| 1958 | #187 | ||||
| 1959 | #220 | ||||
| 1960 | #200 | ||||
| 1961 | #274 | ||||
| 1962 | #264 | ||||
| 1963 | #182 | ||||
| 1964 | #197 | ||||
| 1965 | #229 | ||||
| 1966 | #268 | #399 | |||
| 1967 | #211 | #276 | |||
| 1968 | #210 | #425 | |||
| 1969 | #268 | #366 | |||
| 1970 | #257 | #346 | |||
| 1971 | #237 | #490 | |||
| 1972 | #337 | #444 | |||
| 1973 | #201 | #356 | |||
| 1974 | #279 | #329 | |||
| 1975 | #251 | #424 | |||
| 1976 | #152 | #535 | |||
| 1977 | #164 | #443 | |||
| 1978 | #160 | #373 | |||
| 1979 | #156 | #433 | |||
| 1980 | #164 | #412 | |||
| 1981 | #223 | #431 | |||
| 1982 | #142 | #561 | |||
| 1983 | #133 | #452 | |||
| 1984 | #138 | ||||
| 1985 | #106 | ||||
| 1986 | #188 | #558 | |||
| 1987 | #173 | ||||
| 1988 | #220 | ||||
| 1989 | #182 | ||||
| 1990 | #179 | #468 | |||
| 1991 | #184 | ||||
| 1992 | #218 | #934 | |||
| 1993 | #226 | ||||
| 1994 | #305 | ||||
| 1995 | #227 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Felicity
Names Similar to Felicity
Nicknames for Felicity
- Fliss
- Flick
- Liss
- Lissy
- Fel
Famous People Named Felicity
| Felicity Huffman | American actress |
| Felicity Jones | British actress |
| Felicity Kendal | British actress |
| Felicity Palmer | English opera singer |
| Felicity Party | Turkish political party |
| Felicity Ward | Australian comedian |
| Felicity Lott | English soprano |
| Felicity Young | Australian author |
| Felicity Green | British journalist |
| Felicity Buirski | South African anti-apartheid activist |
| Felicity Gerry | Australian barrister and legal academic |
| Felicity LaFortune | American actress |
| Felicity Andersen | Australian actress |
| Felicity Morse | British journalist and writer |
| Felicity Montagu | English actress |
| Felicity Cloake | British food writer and journalist |
| Felicity Dale | British author and speaker |
| Felicity Goodyear-Smith | New Zealand medical researcher and author |
| Felicity Pulman | Australian author |
| Felicity Hayes-McCoy | Irish author and blogger |
Characters Named Felicity
| Felicity Smoak | DC Comics character |
| Felicity Porter | Lead character in the TV show "Felicity" |
| Felicity King | Character from the TV series "Road to Avonlea" |
| Felicity Merriman | American Girl doll character |
| Felicity Fox | Character from "Enchantimals" toy line |
| Felicity Worthington | Character from the novel "The Luxe" |
| Felicity Scully | Character from the TV show "Neighbours" |
| Felicity Stiverson | Character from the movie "Bandits" |
| Felicity "Flick" Merchant | Character from the movie "The Piano" |
| Felicity "Lucky" Paddock | Character from "Minecraft - Story Mode" |
| Felicity Shagwell | Character from the movie "Austin Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me" |
| Felicity the Cat | Character from "The 39 Clues" book series |