Felice
Every Felice since 1897 — 4,888 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Felice
Felice is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1897, 4,888 American babies have been named Felice — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1970, when 108 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Felice stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Felice year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,567 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,015 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,388 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,398 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,387 | — | — |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,586 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,685 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,064 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,677 | — | — |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,074 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,134 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,671 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,205 | — | — |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,718 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,047 | — | — |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,881 | 7 | #8,602 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,295 | — | — |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,085 | — | — |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,383 | 5 | #8,551 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,547 | — | — |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,665 | — | — |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,030 | 11 | #3,304 |
| 1970 | 97 | #1,184 | 11 | #2,955 |
| 1965 | 69 | #1,310 | 12 | #2,400 |
| 1960 | 73 | #1,288 | 5 | #4,228 |
| 1955 | 94 | #1,036 | — | — |
| 1950 | 44 | #1,383 | 7 | #3,132 |
| 1945 | 43 | #1,220 | 7 | #2,836 |
| 1940 | 38 | #1,192 | 6 | #3,241 |
| 1935 | 24 | #1,523 | 5 | #3,846 |
| 1930 | 41 | #1,168 | 17 | #1,848 |
| 1925 | 47 | #1,126 | 16 | #2,037 |
| 1920 | 45 | #1,126 | 13 | #2,372 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,206 | 15 | #1,908 |
| 1910 | 11 | #1,455 | 6 | #1,473 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,804 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Felice
- Felice Beato Photographer · 1832–1909
- Felice Gimondi Cyclist · 1942–2019
- Felice Romani Writer · 1788–1865
- Felice Orsini Writer · 1819–1858
- Felice della Rovere Religious figure · 1483–1536
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Felice in 2025?
Felice did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Felice?
4,888 babies have been named Felice in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Felice most popular?
Felice peaked in 1970, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Felice a boy or girl name?
Felice is used for both: about 86% of babies named Felice have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Felice rising or falling?
Felice is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Felice?
Well-known people named Felice include Felice Beato (photographer), Felice Gimondi (cyclist), Felice Romani (writer).