Felix
Meaning: Happy; fortunate; lucky
Origin: Latin — from felix (happy, fortunate, fruitful)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #194
Total births: 1,450
History: Felix surged in the 2010s in Australia, meaning 'lucky.' In a country known as the Lucky Country, the name resonates deeply. Felix represents Australian parents acknowledging their good fortune to raise children in Australia.
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Look at the data
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| Current rank (2025) | #60 |
| Babies named Felix in 2025 | 130 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,450 |
| Peak year | 2016 (152 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #57 |
| Years in records | 2013–2025 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 37 spots |
Frequently asked about Felix
What does the name Felix mean?
Felix means “Happy; fortunate; lucky” from Latin — from felix (happy, fortunate, fruitful) roots.
What is the origin of the name Felix?
Felix has Latin — from felix (happy, fortunate, fruitful) origin. The traditional meaning is “Happy; fortunate; lucky”.
How popular is Felix in Australia?
Felix ranked #60 in Australia in 2025 — given to 130 babies that year.
When was Felix most popular?
Felix peaked in 2016 with 152 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Felix a boy or girl name?
Felix is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Felixs in registered births are male.
Is the name Felix rising or falling in popularity?
Felix has risen 37 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #97 in 2020 to #60 in 2025.
How long has Felix been recorded in Australia?
Felix appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 2013 through 2025.