Felix Boy

Popularity: #172 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: FEE-liks //ˈfiː.lɪks//

Origin: Latin; German

Meaning: Latin: happy; fortunate

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Felix has its roots in Latin, derived from the word "felix," which means "happy" or "fortunate." This term can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dhe- which conveys the notion of being productive or fruitful. The name entered the English language through the influence of the Romans, who used it as a personal name and later as a title for various historical figures.

The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, during which many Latin names were adopted into Old French before being integrated into Middle English. Historically, the name Felix has been borne by several notable figures, including Felix of Nola, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is venerated as a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions.

His feast day is celebrated on January 14. The name also appears in the context of the early Christian church, where it was used by various bishops and saints, contributing to its prominence in medieval Europe.

The name gained further recognition through its inclusion in the Latin Vulgate Bible, where it is associated with themes of joy and divine favor. Culturally, Felix has been associated with good fortune and happiness, making it a favorable choice in various traditions.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Feli and Felo, which have been used in different cultures. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its positive connotations and the historical significance of figures who have carried the name throughout the centuries, reinforcing its association with virtue and prosperity.

Famous people named Felix

In this section, you will find notable people named Felix. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Felix who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Felix who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Felix Mendelssohn is a composer and pianist best known for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Violin Concerto in E minor, and the Italian Symphony.

Felix Baumgartner is an extreme athlete best known for his record-breaking skydive from the stratosphere in 2012.

Felix Hernandez is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Seattle Mariners and winning the 2010 AL Cy Young Award.

Felix Gallardo is a drug lord best known for founding the Guadalajara Cartel in Mexico.

Felix Lajko is a musician best known for his work in the genres of folk and world music, particularly with the violin.

Felix Klieser is a horn player best known for his performances and recordings as a soloist despite being born without arms.

Felix Sater is a businessman and former associate of Donald Trump best known for his work in real estate and as a consultant.

Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg, known as PewDiePie, is a YouTuber best known for his gaming videos and vlogs.

Felix Biederman is a writer and podcaster best known for co-founding the podcast Chapo Trap House.

Felix Gonzalez-Torres is an artist best known for his conceptual art installations and works exploring themes of love and loss.

Fictional characters named Felix

The following list of fictional characters named Felix is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Felix Unger is a fictional character from the play and television series The Odd Couple. He is a neat-freak and obsessive-compulsive man who becomes roommates with the messy Oscar Madison.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Felix, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Felix. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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)

The name Felix is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Felix was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Felix (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

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

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Felix.

YearBirths
20242,081
20231,897
20221,974
20211,958
20201,668
20191,692
20181,654
20171,513
20161,511
20151,377
20141,379
20131,180
20121,039
20111,035
2010951
2009927
2008890
2007810
2006760
2005769
2004691
2003690
2002661
2001684
2000696
1999664
1998637
1997646
1996612
1995622
1994596
1993607
1992691
1991585
1990634
1989611
1988570
1987552
1986489
1985479
1984491
1983493
1982527
1981555
1980540
1979541
1978528
1977533
1976512
1975538
1974538
1973559
1972526
1971602
1970639
1969571
1968569
1967487
1966526
1965593
1964566
1963613
1962582
1961588
1960654
1959631
1958624
1957648
1956591
1955557
1954565
1953569
1952539
1951537
1950498
1949502
1948458
1947490
1946448
1945405
1944422
1943417
1942401
1941382
1940390
1939398
1938393
1937397
1936395
1935389
1934387
1933407
1932438
1931480
1930515
1929498
1928468
1927563
1926559
1925621
1924662
1923638
1922656
1921667
1920668
1919725
1918746
1917660
1916692
1915583
1914526
1913362
1912300
1911173
1910161
1909148
1908118
1907112
1906112
1905115
1904103
190393
1902114
190170
1900123
189993
1898103
189797
189683
1895109
189478
189386
189296
189186
189072
188983
1888101
188782
188692
188580
1884102
188368
188291
188172
188092