Is Feliz a boy's or girl's name?

Feliz is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 290 recorded births.

When was Feliz most popular?

Feliz reached its peak popularity in 1978 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Feliz?

Feliz is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 380 babies in the U.S. since 1901. Its peak was in 1978.

Feliz

An uncommon Spanish pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

a municipality of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Feliz is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, a Spanish word meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate' — from the Latin felix, a word that generated Felix, Felicia, and an entire family of joyful names.

Feliz is elegantly simple — a single word that is also a complete wish for a child's life. Used in Latin American communities and increasingly appreciated by English-speaking parents drawn to Spanish word-names, it radiates warmth and optimism.

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Popularity Over Time

Feliz has 53+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1901.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Feliz
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	18	#15922	▼
2000s	27	#13844	▼
1990s	54	#10503	▲
1980s	41	#8962	▼
1970s	51	#6822	▲
1950s	10	#5613	▼
1940s	30	#4392	▼
1930s	54	#3443	▼
1920s	64	#3811	▲
1910s	21	#3554	▲
1900s	10	#1974	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1901–2015)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Feliz
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2015	8	#12206	+3 (60.0%)
2011	5	#17664	0
2010	5	#17895	-2 (-28.6%)
2007	7	#14407	+1 (16.7%)
2004	6	#14752	-3 (-33.3%)
2001	9	#10377	+4 (80.0%)
2000	5	#15840	0
1997	5	#14480	-4 (-44.4%)
1996	9	#9042	+2 (28.6%)
1995	7	#10890	-1 (-12.5%)
1994	8	#9870	-3 (-27.3%)
1992	11	#7694	+5 (83.3%)
1991	6	#11989	-2 (-25.0%)
1990	8	#9554	+1 (14.3%)
1989	7	#10041	+1 (16.7%)
1986	6	#9921	-2 (-25.0%)
1984	8	#7611	+1 (14.3%)
1983	7	#8311	+1 (16.7%)
1981	6	#9462	-1 (-14.3%)
1980	7	#8425	-1 (-12.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Feliz as a Boy's Name

Feliz is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 290 recorded births since 1920.

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Current rank

290

Total births

1972

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Feliz be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Feliz is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Feliz has two lives

Feliz, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1901–2015) · Methodology