Holding steady.
Popularity of Feliz since 1901
Babies named Feliz per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1978, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Feliz's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 | 0 |
| 1920s | 64 | 39 |
| 1930s | 54 | 11 |
| 1940s | 30 | 0 |
| 1950s | 10 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 17 |
| 1970s | 51 | 65 |
| 1980s | 41 | 72 |
| 1990s | 54 | 59 |
| 2000s | 27 | 17 |
| 2010s | 18 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Feliz is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1901. It has never ranked in the top 1000, so its one-in-N rate is effectively zero in most years. Its peak year was 1901, when it saw its highest usage, but even then it was uncommon. The name has a stable trajectory, meaning it has never experienced a spike in popularity. It appears most often in states with large Hispanic populations, though top states are not recorded due to its rarity. As a direct borrowing of the Spanish word for 'happy,' Feliz carries a universally positive meaning, making it an uplifting choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a joyful sentiment.
From the Spanish and Portuguese word 'feliz', meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate', derived from Latin 'felix' (happy, fortunate, fruitful). In Spanish-speaking countries, it has occasionally been used as a given name, often chosen for its positive meaning. The name is also a short form of longer names such as Felizardo.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fel
Sibling names for Feliz
Names that share Feliz's style, for a brother or sister.
