Feleica
A feminine name of uncertain origin, perhaps derived from Latin felicia meaning "happy".
Name Census estimates that about 59 living Americans carry the first name Feleica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Feleica today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Feleica births was 1961 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Feleica. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Feleica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
59
~ 1 in 5,809,396 Americans
Peak year
1961
7 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1989 SSA rank
#13,034
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Feleica: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Feleica from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Feleica by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Feleica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Feleica
The name Feleica has its origins in the ancient Roman language of Latin. The name is derived from the Latin word "felix," meaning "happy" or "fortunate." It is believed to have first emerged during the Roman Empire, which spanned from the 1st century BCE to the 5th century CE.
The earliest recorded use of the name Feleica can be traced back to ancient Roman inscriptions and historical records. One notable individual bearing this name was Feleica Claudia, a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 2nd century CE. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of the arts.
Another significant figure in history with the name Feleica was Feleica Aurelia, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived in the 4th century CE. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her widespread acclaim during her lifetime.
In the Middle Ages, the name Feleica was relatively uncommon but still carried connotations of happiness and good fortune. One notable bearer of the name was Feleica of Burgundy, a 12th-century French noblewoman and patron of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. Feleica Orsini, a 16th-century Italian noblewoman and influential figure in the arts and literature, was a prominent bearer of the name.
Moving into the 17th century, the name Feleica was embraced by the Portuguese nobility. Feleica de Sousa, a Portuguese courtier and influential figure in the royal court of King João IV, was a notable figure during this time.
Throughout history, the name Feleica has been associated with joy, good fortune, and a zest for life. While its usage has fluctuated over the centuries, it has maintained a connection to its Latin roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.
People
Feleica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Feleica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Feleica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Feleica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 59 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Feleica going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,809,396 US residents.
Is Feleica a common name?
We classify Feleica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 56.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Feleica most popular?
The single biggest year for Feleica was 1961, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Feleica is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Feleica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Feleica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Feleica in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Feleica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Feleica in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Feleica can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Feleica?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Feleica on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.