Felix: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FEE-liks · 2 syllables
Felix means “lucky, happy”, from Latin.
From Latin Felix (literally “happy, lucky”).
- Meaning
- lucky, happy
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FEE-liks
- US rank (2025)
- #175
- US babies a year
- about 2,007 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Vintage, Rising, Biblical, Classic
How popular is Felix?
Felix was the #175 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,074 babies. It’s rising: up 65% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #175 |
| England & Wales | #77 |
| Scotland | #156 |
| Northern Ireland | #231 |
| Ireland | #135 |
| France | #117 |
| Norway | #40 |
| Canada | #30 |
| Australia | #62 |
How old are people named Felix?
Half of US adults named Felix are older than 46; most are between 20 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Felix
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Felix have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Felix
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Felix
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix means “lucky, happy”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Felix?
Felix is pronounced FEE-liks.
How popular is the name Felix?
Felix was the #175 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,074 babies. It’s rising: up 65% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Felix?
Half of US adults named Felix are older than 46. Most are between 20 and 80.