Holding steady.
Popularity of Fortunata since 1908
Babies named Fortunata per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Fortunata is a rare Italian and Spanish name with Latin roots, meaning 'fortunate' or 'blessed'. In U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1908 and saw its peak usage in 1918, though it never entered the top 1000. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but very low, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. The name does not show a revival pattern and is not concentrated in any particular state. Its charm lies in its melodic sound and uplifting meaning, yet it remains an uncommon choice in the United States.
Fortunata is the feminine form of the Latin name Fortunatus, derived from 'fortuna' meaning 'fortune' or 'luck'. In early Christian tradition, it was used as a virtue name symbolizing divine blessing. The name was moderately common in Italy and Spain during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and it appears in various European records from the 14th century onward, though it has never been widely used in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tata, Fortuna, Nata
Sibling names for Fortunata
Names that share Fortunata's style, for a brother or sister.
