Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Felix.
National Rank (2025)
#175
All-Time Peak Rank
#137 (1884)
Total U.S. Births
83,508
Unisex Distribution99.2% Boy / 0.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Felix Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Felix
According to SSA data, Felix achieved its highest historical rank of #137 in 1884. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 2,090 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 49.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Felix scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+49.9% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,090Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:863
1890s:903
1900s:1,108
1910s:4,928
1920s:6,000
1930s:4,199
1940s:4,315
1950s:5,759
1960s:5,749
1970s:5,515
1980s:5,306
1990s:6,294
2000s:7,580
2010s:13,335
2020s:11,654
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesFe-lix
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with F, a letter used by only 1.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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