Holding steady.
Popularity of Felice since 1897
Babies named Felice per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 | 0 |
| 1900s | 51 | 0 |
| 1910s | 292 | 121 |
| 1920s | 389 | 170 |
| 1930s | 302 | 89 |
| 1940s | 429 | 51 |
| 1950s | 720 | 38 |
| 1960s | 753 | 89 |
| 1970s | 574 | 87 |
| 1980s | 303 | 37 |
| 1990s | 180 | 11 |
| 2000s | 128 | 7 |
| 2010s | 36 | 0 |
| 2020s | 13 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Felice is an Italian name meaning "happy," derived from the Latin Felix. It has a long history in Italy, associated with several saints, but in the United States it has remained rare. The name peaked in popularity in 1970, with its highest recorded usage that year. Since then, usage has been stable but very low, with no recent rank in the top 1000. The trajectory indicates a steady but niche presence. Felice has been recorded for girls since 1897, and almost exclusively for that gender in the U.S. It is a gentle, melodic choice that carries a positive meaning without being widely used, offering a distinctive alternative to more common names like Felicia or Felicity.
Felice derives from the Latin name Felix, meaning "happy" or "fortunate." It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, and was borne by several saints, including Pope Felix I. The feminine form Felicia is more common in English-speaking countries, while Felice remains predominantly Italian.
“Felice” around the world
Where Felice lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lice, Cece, Feli
Sibling names for Felice
Names that share Felice's style, for a brother or sister.
