Felix
Peaked at #137 nationally in 1884, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Felix has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Felix — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#2318
in 1928
Current rank
#9752
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Felix reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #2318 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17400 (2014) to #9752 (2024) — a 44% improvement.
As of 2024, Felix ranks #9752 nationally for girls, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,752 | 10 |
| 2023 | #12,556 | 7 |
| 2022 | #10,636 | 9 |
| 2021 | #7,749 | 14 |
| 2020 | #9,786 | 10 |
| 2019 | #7,131 | 16 |
| 2018 | #8,292 | 13 |
| 2017 | #7,986 | 14 |
Felix — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#137
in 1884
Current rank
#177
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Felix reached its peak popularity for boys in 1884, ranking #137 nationally with 102 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #266 (2014) to #177 (2024) — a 33% improvement.
As of 2024, Felix ranks #177 nationally for boys, with 2,081 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #177 | 2,081 |
| 2023 | #192 | 1,897 |
| 2022 | #193 | 1,974 |
| 2021 | #194 | 1,958 |
| 2020 | #225 | 1,668 |
| 2019 | #222 | 1,692 |
| 2018 | #228 | 1,654 |
| 2017 | #246 | 1,513 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Felix most popular?
Felix was most popular in 1884, when it ranked #137 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Felix becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Felix?
At least 82,090 babies have been recorded with the name Felix in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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