Felix
5 countries#175 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Felix was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
84,180 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #175 · peaked in 2024 with 2,100 births
Most common in: Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
12,938 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #153 · peaked in 2021 with 858 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,130 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #71 · peaked in 2021 with 807 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
901 births recorded 2010–2022 · currently #1265 · peaked in 2010 with 167 births
Most common in: Paris, Haute-Garonne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
627 births recorded 1981–2025 · currently #129 · peaked in 2021 with 43 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
181 births recorded 2003–2025 · currently #237 · peaked in 2024 with 15 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Felix’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #395 | — |
| 2007 | #379 | ↑16 |
| 2008 | #353 | ↑26 |
| 2009 | #339 | ↑14 |
| 2010 | #329 | ↑10 |
| 2011 | #310 | ↑19 |
| 2012 | #315 | ↓5 |
| 2013 | #297 | ↑18 |
| 2014 | #267 | ↑30 |
| 2015 | #264 | ↑3 |
| 2016 | #247 | ↑17 |
| 2017 | #246 | ↑1 |
| 2018 | #228 | ↑18 |
| 2019 | #222 | ↑6 |
| 2020 | #225 | ↓3 |
| 2021 | #194 | ↑31 |
| 2022 | #193 | ↑1 |
| 2023 | #193 | — |
| 2024 | #179 | ↑14 |
| 2025 | #175 | ↑4 |
Frequently asked questions about Felix
Is Felix a popular name?
Yes — Felix currently ranks #175 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Felix more common for boys or girls?
Felix is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Felix most popular?
Felix peaked in 2024 in United States, with 2,100 recorded births that year.
Is Felix rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Felix’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #147 in 1880 to #175 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Felix?
At least 98,019 babies have been recorded with the name Felix across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Felix popular in more than one country?
Yes — Felix appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Felix?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Felix include Jesus, Nico, Antonio, Nicolas.
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Ranked directly next to Felix in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.