How Many People Are Named Felicia?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Felicia

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 11,041 living people in the United States currently have the first name Felicia. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 16,986 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #153 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~11,041CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)16,986Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#153U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1955 (318 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~11,041
Historical Births (SSA)
16,986
All-Time Rank
#153
Historical Peak
1955

Key Insights for Felicia

Estimated Living Bearers
~11,041 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#153
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1955
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
11.6% Male · 88.4% Female
Largest Estimated Population
California
~1,380 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Felicia

Living Population Model
~11,041

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
16,986

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
12,500

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
50 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1955

Highest annual total: 318 registrations in 1955.

Recent 10-Year Trend
stable (-1%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Felicia has maintained a consistent, stable registration level across recent 2015–2024 birth cohorts.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Felicia (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1955 (~318 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
2010981286
2011971285
2012971285
2013971285
2014961284
2015961284
2016961284
2017961284
2018961284
2019961284
2020951184
2021951184
2022951184
2023951184
2024951184

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
83/100
1950s
98/100
1960s
86/100
1970s
56/100
1980s
28/100
1990s
10/100
2000s
32/100
2010s
30/100
2020s
15/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historically in the U.S., Felicia has been predominantly feminine (88.4% female vs 11.6% male).

Male: 11.6% (~1,978 births)Female: 88.4% (~15,008 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Felicia

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Felicia in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Felicia appeared 12,500 times, ranking #164 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
12,500 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#164
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Felicia Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~1,380 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~1,38012.5%
Texas (TX)~1,0169.2%
Florida (FL)~7516.8%
New York (NY)~6746.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~4424%
Illinois (IL)~4313.9%
Ohio (OH)~3973.6%
Georgia (GA)~3643.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 11,041 people named Felicia are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 50 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Felicia: 50 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Felicia

How many people in the U.S. are named Felicia?

Approximately 11,041 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Felicia. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 16,986 birth applications for Felicia between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Felicia?

Felicia ranks #153 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Felicia comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Felicia most popular in America?

The name Felicia reached its peak historical popularity in 1955, when 318 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Felicia?

Felicia has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Felicia?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historically in the U.S., Felicia has been predominantly feminine (88.4% female vs 11.6% male).

Where is the name Felicia most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Felicia resides in California, with approximately 1,380 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Felicia in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Felicia appeared 12,500 times in census returns, ranking #164 in official 2020 returns.

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