Felix
Felix is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Happy, fortunate, or lucky.
Origin and history
Felix is a classic name of Latin origin meaning happy or fortunate. It was borne by several early Christian saints and Roman figures, establishing a long tradition of use. In the United States, it has experienced a strong revival in recent decades as a vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
83,508 babies in the United States have been named Felix since 1880. It ranks #353 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #192.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.5 %)
- CA (15.3 %)
- NY (12.8 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 863 |
| 1890-1900 | 903 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,108 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,928 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,000 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,199 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,315 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,759 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,749 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,515 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,306 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,294 |
| 2000-2010 | 7,580 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,335 |
| 2020-2029 | 11,654 |
Famous people named Felix
- Felix Mendelssohn: Composer, Pianist
- Felix Frankfurter: Supreme Court Justice, Legal Scholar
- Felix Hernandez: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Originally a Latin adjective meaning happy or lucky, Felix was adopted as a cognomen by the Roman general Sulla.
- Felix the Cat, created in the silent film era, became one of the most recognizable cartoon characters in history.