Felix
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Happy; Fortunate
Background: The name Felix originates from the Latin word 'felix,' which means 'happy' or 'fortunate.' This name has been used in various historical contexts, often associated with positive traits and attributes.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#359
Total births
82,090
Most popular decade
2020s
(28,884 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+89 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.2% male
0.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 92
- First year rank
- #147
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 2,081
- Peak rank
- #177
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,081
- Recent rank
- #177
Female
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #3,344
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #6,976
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 10
- Recent rank
- #9,521
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).