Total births
380
Unisex name · since 1901
Feliz
380 babies named Feliz in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1978. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 380
- total births
- 1901–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
380 girls have been named Feliz since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Feliz has been recorded 380 times among girls since 1901, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 2015.
- 380 total births
- 1901–2015 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
380 girls have been named Feliz since 1901, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2015.
- 380
- total births
- 1901–2015
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Feliz was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
13 babies were named Feliz in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Feliz's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Feliz splits its recorded history at 1951: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1901 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1978 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Feliz at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Feliz popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–2015
- Peak year (1978)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Feliz popularity over time - boys
290 total births recorded since 1920 (Feliz as boys' name)
Feliz by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Feliz's strongest decade.
64 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Feliz births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s
1920s
64 births
- 1930s
1930s
54 births
- 1940s
1940s
30 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
51 births
- 1980s
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
54 births
- 2000s
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 64 births (17% of all-time use).
Feliz by state
Where Feliz concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 100 | 26.3% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Feliz's total US births 26.3%
Even split
100 of 380 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Feliz? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 380 babies named Feliz. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1978, with 13 births.
When was Feliz most popular? ▼
Feliz was most popular in the 1920s decade with 64 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Feliz most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Feliz are Texas (100 births), New Mexico (5 births).
Is Feliz a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Feliz is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 380 births, and as a boy's name it has 290 births.
How long has the name Feliz been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Feliz since 1901 -- 115 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Feliz? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Felicia, Felicity, Felecia, Felisha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Feliz's data
- Feliz's decade-level peak was the 1920s (64 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Felizs (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Feliz
Nearby Names Like Feliz
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Feliz
Felicia Girl
#4476 91,092 births
Felicity Girl
#485 18,559 births
Felecia Girl
10,268 births
Felisha Girl
#13709 5,903 births
Felice Girl
4,188 births
Compare Feliz side by side: Feliz vs Felicia Feliz vs Felicity Feliz vs Felecia
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Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1901–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Feliz: Baby Name Since 1901 - 380 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/feliz. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Feliz draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.