Felix

Felix - A very unique female name



  Nov 11,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Felix at a glance

Felix is ranked #4429 among girl baby names in 2018, with 6 births in 2018. It peaked in 1931 at #1407 and first appeared on the charts in 1921.

Rank in 2018
#4429
Births in 2018
6
Peak year
1931 (#1407)
First appeared
1921
Popularity
1 in 230,980 girls
Visitor rating
4.7/5 (18 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Felix appeared on the charts for the first time in 1921 on position #1876. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Felix and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Felix? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Felix. The baby girl name Felix was given to 6 baby girls in 2018, ranking #4429 on the national girl baby name top chart.

Must Try: Find A Perfect Name Based On Your Last Name...

With that position 1 in 230,980 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Felix peaked in popularity 95 years ago in 1931 on position 1407.



Famous with this name

Felix Fox
Felix Mallard
Felix Mayr


How would you rate Felix, 1-5?

Rating: 4.7/5 (18 recent votes)


Felix is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Felix is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #3,002 - and is the least popular in California at position #3,002.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Felix is where you live.


Comment and discuss




Felix origin and meaning

Felix is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Felix, pop culture references for the name Felix and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Felix

We've found the following names that sound similar to Felix, sorted by popularity.

Felicia / Flossie / Felecia / Felisha / Felice / Felisa / Felica / Feliz / Falisha / Floyce /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20184429
19832967
19792853
19451565
19371462
19341637
19311407
19281821
19211876

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California3002

Even more about Felix


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Felix a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Felix?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Recommended articles


New data stories


#
On chart
1931
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Felix
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 230,980
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1921
2018 births +6

About Us

What's BabyNameScience.com? America's Baby Name Authority — publishing baby name data since 2014. We have gathered trends and insights for every baby name in America: 33,709 names from 330,785,903 births recorded between 1910 and 2025, plus 21,247 names rated by 161,918 recent votes. From Mary (#1 in 1910) to Olivia (#1 in 2025), we help you find the perfect name for your baby.

Try our free Smart Name Finder

Rather than random suggestions or alphabetically sorted lists we'll give you smart suggestions based on your input and preferences. Give it a try!

  Try Now