boys' name · peaked 1979

Feliciano

Every Feliciano since 1911 — 2,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0318801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1976Boys
Rank 2025
#4,912
among boys
Babies in 2025
20
named Feliciano
Peak year
1979
40 babies
All-time total
2,305
since 1911

The story of Feliciano

Feliciano is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,912 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1911, 2,305 American babies have been named Feliciano. Its peak came in 1979, when 40 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 Feliciano stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Feliciano year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 20 #4,912
2024 17 #5,510
2023 15 #6,025
2022 14 #6,249
2021 6 #11,202
2020 20 #4,752
2019 19 #5,020
2018 15 #5,862
2017 11 #7,245
2016 15 #5,872
2015 16 #5,583
2014 12 #6,771
2013 15 #5,748
2012 18 #5,104
2011 15 #5,757
2010 20 #4,731
2009 23 #4,333
2008 22 #4,445
2007 27 #3,817
2006 28 #3,630
2005 30 #3,341
2004 21 #4,163
2003 28 #3,310
2002 24 #3,594
2001 33 #2,829
2000 18 #4,268
1995 24 #2,955
1990 40 #1,913
1985 23 #2,315
1980 39 #1,553
1975 21 #2,154
1970 33 #1,476
1965 17 #1,947
1960 23 #1,707
1955 13 #2,249
1950 14 #2,059
1945 26 #1,307
1940 14 #1,932
1935 7 #3,063
1930 24 #1,506
1925 11 #2,644
1920 14 #2,257
1915 6 #3,551
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Feliciano

  1. Feliciano Rivilla Soccer player · 1936–2017
  2. Feliciano López Tennis player · b. 1981
  3. Feliciano Viera Politician · 1872–1927

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Feliciano in 2025?

Feliciano ranked #4,912 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Feliciano?

2,305 babies have been named Feliciano in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Feliciano most popular?

Feliciano peaked in 1979, when 40 newborns received the name.

Is Feliciano a boy or girl name?

Feliciano is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Feliciano rising or falling?

Feliciano is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Feliciano?

Well-known people named Feliciano include Feliciano Rivilla (soccer player), Feliciano López (tennis player), Feliciano Viera (politician).

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