Felix
Meaninglucky, happy · Latin
- US rank
- #175
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #137 in 1884
2,064 babies were named Felix in the US in 2025. It has climbed 50 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Felix you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Felix
Felix Mendelssohn
German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent (1809-1847)
Choose Felix and your child shares a first name with Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Felix, like who?” Felix Mendelssohn's Wikipedia article is available in 124 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Felix Mendelssohn on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Eduard Magnus, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Felix, 2,064 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Felix would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryFelix has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Felixs, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1884, when it reached #137.
- Then vs nowFelix is 3.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,822 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 828.
- TrendFelix has climbed 50 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #175. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedFelix is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #60, followed by Vermont (#64) and Washington (#84). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Felix means “lucky, happy”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Felix
Felix is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “lucky, happy”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with F and ending in “-lix”. US birth records list Felix for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #137 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #175, with 2,064 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 786 | 1,273 boys |
| 1890s | 792 | 1,262 boys |
| 1900s | 813 | 1,230 boys |
| 1910s | 746 | 1,341 boys |
| 1920s | 545 | 1,836 boys |
| 1930s | 398 | 2,515 boys |
| 1940s | 293 | 3,415 boys |
| 1950s | 285 | 3,514 boys |
| 1960s | 299 | 3,344 boys |
| 1970s | 334 | 2,994 boys |
| 1980s | 287 | 3,481 boys |
| 1990s | 323 | 3,092 boys |
| 2000s | 379 | 2,636 boys |
| 2010s | 712 | 1,405 boys |
| 2020s | 1,125 | 889 boys |
Other spellings of Felix
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Felix
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix means “lucky, happy” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Felix?
Felix has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Felix?
Felix ranked #175 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,064 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#137).