Felix
Felix is a Latin name meaning "happy" or "fortunate," used since ancient Roman times. It carries a cheerful, optimistic meaning while maintaining a sophisticated, timeless quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,075. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,035
- 2012: 1,039
- 2013: 1,180
- 2014: 1,379
- 2015: 1,377
- 2016: 1,511
- 2017: 1,513
- 2018: 1,657
- 2019: 1,693
- 2020: 1,668
- 2021: 1,959
- 2022: 1,974
- 2023: 1,899
- 2024: 2,090
- 2025: 2,064
- 2026 (projected): 2,075
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Popular in European countries, especially Germany and Scandinavia
- •Has a positive, upbeat meaning that appeals to many parents
- •Works well for both children and adults
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Famous People
Felix Mendelssohn
German composer and pianist
Felix Baumgartner
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Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie)
Swedish YouTuber and content creator
Felix Frankfurter
U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Statistics
83,508
Total births since 1880
2024
Peak year
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