Felicity is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #141 in 2023 with 349 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 570 births ranking #97. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 177.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 735 girls born was named Felicity. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Felicity is a bright, graceful classic meaning happiness or good fortune. It feels elegant, optimistic, and gently literary.
The name has long virtue-name associations and later gained wider popularity because of its beauty and positive meaning. Its sound manages to be soft and intelligent at once.