US Popularity:351
Origin:Latin
Meaning:happy, fortunate
Felix is a baby boy name of Latin origin. Meaning “happy” and “fortunate,” the name Felix can represent your proud admiration for baby. Dating back to the 1st century BC, the New Testament, and several popes, this baby name has been famous in North America, South America, and Africa for centuries. Fans of classic animation may also associate this name with the 1950s lucky mascot and silent cartoon Felix the Cat. With this name, baby Felix is sure to be fortunate in every way.

Famous People Named Felix

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  • Felix Mendelssohn
    Composer

Felix Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Felix is currently #260 on The Bump
Boy:Felix is currently #65 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Felix is currently #351 in U.S. births
Boy:Felix is currently #125 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#351
in 2022
- 9
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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