Felicity
Felicity is a girl name that ranked #486 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1935. Its best recorded rank was #345 in 2017.
Latest rank
#486
Peak rank
#345
Reached in 2017
Total recorded usage
15,168
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1935
What To Know About Felicity
Felicity has maintained a consistent presence in US naming data. It reads as familiar without feeling dated, which helps explain why it continues to appear on shortlists for parents considering girl names.
Felicity is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Felicity appearing in official records as far back as 1935, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #345 in 2017, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: FELICITY
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.