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Felicity

Felicity is a girl's name of English origin meaning “happiness.” In 2024 it was given to 628 girls in the United States.

Felicity at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“happiness”
Also spelled
Felicitas

About the name Felicity

Felicity belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “happiness” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Felicitas.

In the United States, Felicity first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #345 in 2017, and in 2024 628 babies received the name — 17,899 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Felicity in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#345 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Felicity in 2024
628
Total since 1880
17,899

Felicity in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#97 in 2016
Babies named Felicity in 2025
330
Total since 1996
8,884

Spellings & short forms

Felicitas

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Felicity mean?

Felicity means “happiness” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Felicity a boy or girl name?

Felicity is a girl name. In 2024, 628 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Felicity?

Felicity comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Felicitas.

How popular is the name Felicity?

Felicity first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #345 in 2017, and 628 babies were given the name in 2024.

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