Felix is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8292 in 2018 with 13 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 17 births ranking #7079. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 85.7%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 130,802 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.