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Felix
BoyLatin· “lucky, happy”
- Meaning
- lucky, happy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FEE-liks
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #175
- US babies 2025
- 2,064
- Best rank
- #137 (1884)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Felix
Felix is a Latin name that means “lucky, happy”.
Felix is a Latin name meaning "lucky" or "happy," from the adjective felix. It was used as a surname by the Roman general Sulla, and it became common among early Christians, with several popes and many saints bearing it. The name has remained in use across Europe ever since, from Felix Mendelssohn, the German composer, to countless families in Scandinavia and the German-speaking world. In English-speaking countries Felix has enjoyed a strong revival, valued for its cheerful meaning and its brisk, two-syllable sound. It feels both classic and playful, and it needs no nickname.
Popularity over time
Felix has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #137 in 1884, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 2,090 were named Felix. In 2025, 2,064 babies were named Felix, and it ranked #175 nationally. That is 50% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #200 in 1920, #304 in 1950, #341 in 1980, #377 in 2000, #329 in 2010, and #175 in 2025. Of the 83,508 US boys named Felix since records began, 16% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 11,654 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Adonis, Nico, Barrett, Beckham, and Aziel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Felix ranked highest in District of Columbia, Vermont, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #62 | 13 |
| Vermont | #69 | 7 |
| Washington | #86 | 88 |
| Minnesota | #94 | 67 |
| Oregon | #95 | 40 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Felix over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Felix is usually pronounced FEE-liks, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-ix”.
Middle names for Felix
A few middle names that flow with Felix: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Felix
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix is a Latin name that means “lucky, happy”.
What is the origin of the name Felix?
Felix has Latin roots. Felix is a Latin name meaning "lucky" or "happy," from the adjective felix.
Is Felix a popular name?
Yes. Felix ranked #175 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Felix over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Felix?
Felix is usually pronounced FEE-liks. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings