Felix is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8958 in 2001 with 11 recorded births. This places Felix in the top 50% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 17 births ranking #7079. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.1%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 163,687 girls born was named Felix. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Felix is a Latin name meaning "happy", "fortunate", or "lucky". It is one of the most upbeat classical names and has a bright, refined modern feel.
The name has been used since Roman times and later spread widely through Christian Europe. Its recent revival reflects the return of brisk vintage names with clear positive meanings.