Felix
boy name#175 in 2025Felix entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #137 in 1884, ranks #175 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#175
rank today
#137
peak (1884)
2,064
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #156 |
| 1890s | #168 |
| 1900s | #175 |
| 1910s | #181 |
| 1920s | #222 |
| 1930s | #265 |
| 1940s | #301 |
| 1950s | #303 |
| 1960s | #322 |
| 1970s | #327 |
| 1980s | #358 |
| 1990s | #378 |
| 2000s | #376 |
| 2010s | #273 |
| 2020s | #193 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Felix has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 60,500 people named Felix are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Felix alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Felix in 2025?
- Felix ranks #175 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,064 babies given the name.
- When was the name Felix most popular?
- Felix peaked in 1884, reaching #137 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Felix with classmates?
- Felix will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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