Felicity is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #153 in 2024 with 332 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 570 births ranking #97. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 163.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 777 girls born was named Felicity. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.