Felix is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7131 in 2019 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 17 births ranking #7079. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 128.6%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 104,848 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.