Felicity
Meaning: Happiness, good fortune
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #340
Total births: 401
History: Felicity surged in the 2000s in Australia. The name means 'happiness.' Felicity represents Australian parents choosing names that wish their daughters joy.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1984) | #96 |
| Babies named Felicity in 1984 | 80 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 401 |
| Peak year | 1978 (85 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #88 |
| Years in records | 1975–1984 (5 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Felicity
What does the name Felicity mean?
Felicity means “Happiness, good fortune” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Felicity?
Felicity has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Happiness, good fortune”.
How popular is Felicity in Australia?
Felicity ranked #96 in Australia in 1984 — given to 80 babies that year.
When was Felicity most popular?
Felicity peaked in 1978 with 85 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Felicity a boy or girl name?
Felicity is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Felicitys in registered births are female.
How long has Felicity been recorded in Australia?
Felicity appears in birth records in Australia across 5 years — from 1975 through 1984.