Felicity sits comfortably in the UK charts at #153 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#153
US Rank #486
About the Name Felicity
Felicity is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 50 places over five years. Its high point was #97 in 2016, and it now sits at #153. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has broken into the UK top 100 on 3 occasions, signalling genuine mainstream interest.
Felicity is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #486 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Felicity
Unlikely. With around 332 UK babies named Felicity per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Felicity in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Felicity has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 50 places in the last five years. Its peak was #97 in 2016. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Felicity is more popular in the UK (#153) than in the US (#486). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Felicity appears in the US top 500 at #486 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
332
UK babies named Felicity (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 50 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Felicity
Likely around 1 other Felicity in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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