Felix

Rank 192nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Felix was 192nd most popular baby name for boys and 351st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,967 babies were named Felix in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,709 babies in the United States were named Felix. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Felix is around 29 to 33 years old.

The name "Felix" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Felix include Fe and Feli.

Felix Meaning & Origin

Felix is a Latin name that means "happy" or "lucky."

The name Felix is described as enthusiastic, adventurous and responsible.

Pronunciation

Felix is pronounced fee-liks in English. The name Felix has 5 letters and 2, 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Felix

  • The name Felix was used for a popular cartoon character, Felix the Cat, one of the most recognized cartoon characters in film history.

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Geography

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