Is Felix a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Felix is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Felix?

It’s currently ranked #172 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Felix?

FEE-liks · IPA: //ˈfiː.lɪks//

Felix Boy

Popularity: #172 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationFEE-liks / /ˈfiː.lɪks/

Latin; German

Meaning

Latin: happy; fortunate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Felix has roots in Latin, where it means 'happy' or 'fortunate'. It has been used since ancient Roman times and was popularized by early Christians due to its positive connotations. The name has also been adopted in various cultures, including German-speaking regions. Felix is often associated with good fortune and prosperity.

Trend Summary

Felix has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, ranking consistently in the top 100 names in recent years.

Variants

Fel
Felic
Felicity

International Variants

Félix (Spanish)
Félix (French)
Felice (Italian)
Feliks (Polish)

Famous people named Felix

Felix Mendelssohn was a German composer and pianist known for his contributions to the Romantic music era.

Felix Baumgartner is an Austrian skydiver and daredevil famous for his record-breaking jump from the stratosphere.

Felix the Cat is a classic animated character known for his mischievous adventures in early 20th-century cartoons.

Felix Klieser is a German horn player who gained recognition for his exceptional talent despite being born without arms.

Fictional characters named Felix

Felix Unger is a character from the television series 'The Odd Couple', known for his neatness and obsessive personality.

Felix the Cat is a character from the animated series of the same name, recognized for his cleverness and ability to manipulate his environment.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Felix was first seen in the United States in 1880. Felix has ranked as high as #303 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Felix has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Felix (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	384	19%
TX	176	9%
NY	122	6%
WA	99	5%
FL	83	4%
IL	73	4%
PA	68	3%
MI	65	3%
OH	63	3%
MA	60	3%
MN	59	3%
VA	55	3%
WI	47	2%
NC	45	2%
AZ	43	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	92
1881	72
1882	91
1883	68
1884	102
1885	80
1886	92
1887	82
1888	101
1889	83
1890	72
1891	86
1892	96
1893	86
1894	78
1895	109
1896	83
1897	97
1898	103
1899	93
1900	123
1901	70
1902	114
1903	93
1904	103
1905	115
1906	112
1907	112
1908	118
1909	148
1910	161
1911	173
1912	300
1913	362
1914	526
1915	583
1916	692
1917	660
1918	746
1919	725
1920	668
1921	667
1922	656
1923	638
1924	662
1925	621
1926	559
1927	563
1928	468
1929	498
1930	515
1931	480
1932	438
1933	407
1934	387
1935	389
1936	395
1937	397
1938	393
1939	398
1940	390
1941	382
1942	401
1943	417
1944	422
1945	405
1946	448
1947	490
1948	458
1949	502
1950	498
1951	537
1952	539
1953	569
1954	565
1955	557
1956	591
1957	648
1958	624
1959	631
1960	654
1961	588
1962	582
1963	613
1964	566
1965	593
1966	526
1967	487
1968	569
1969	571
1970	639
1971	602
1972	526
1973	559
1974	538
1975	538
1976	512
1977	533
1978	528
1979	541
1980	540
1981	555
1982	527
1983	493
1984	491
1985	479
1986	489
1987	552
1988	570
1989	611
1990	634
1991	585
1992	691
1993	607
1994	596
1995	622
1996	612
1997	646
1998	637
1999	664
2000	696
2001	684
2002	661
2003	690
2004	691
2005	769
2006	760
2007	810
2008	890
2009	927
2010	951
2011	1,035
2012	1,039
2013	1,180
2014	1,379
2015	1,377
2016	1,511
2017	1,513
2018	1,654
2019	1,692
2020	1,668
2021	1,958
2022	1,974
2023	1,897
2024	2,081