Felicity sits comfortably in the UK charts at #152 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2025
#152
US Rank #473
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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 fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Felicity in their class.
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 330 UK babies named Felicity per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Felicity in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Felicity has been fairly steady, ranked #152 in 2025 against #103 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #97 in 2016.
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.
330
UK babies named Felicity (2025)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 49 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
Almost certainly the only Felicity in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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