Unisex name · peaked 1977

Feliz

Every Feliz since 1901 — 670 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
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Feliz
Peak year
1977
19 babies
All-time total
670
since 1901

The story of Feliz

Feliz 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 1901, 670 American babies have been named Feliz — about 57% girls and 43% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1977, when 19 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 Feliz stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Feliz 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
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 8 #12,209
2014
2013
2012
2011 5 #17,665
2010 5 #17,895
2009 5 #13,085
2008
2007 7 #14,407
2006 5 #12,653
2005
2004 6 #14,753
2003
2002
2001 9 #10,377
2000 5 #15,840 7 #8,483
1995 7 #10,891 5 #9,308
1990 8 #9,554 11 #4,786
1985 5 #6,882
1980 7 #8,425 6 #5,759
1975 5 #5,748
1970 6 #4,410
1965
1960 6 #3,791
1955
1950 5 #5,554 5 #3,861
1945 5 #4,769
1940
1935 8 #3,251 6 #3,388
1930 9 #3,148
1925 7 #3,522
1920 8 #3,733 5 #4,531
1915 6 #3,945
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Feliz in 2025?

Feliz 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 Feliz?

670 babies have been named Feliz in the United States since 1901, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Feliz most popular?

Feliz peaked in 1977, when 19 newborns received the name.

Is Feliz a boy or girl name?

Feliz is used for both: about 57% of babies named Feliz have been girls and 43% boys.

Is the name Feliz rising or falling?

Feliz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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