Feliks
A boy's name of Latin origin with 97 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name derived from Latin Felix
Feliks is a boy's baby name of Latin origin, the Polish, Estonian, and Slovenian form of Felix — from the Latin felix meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' It is a name that literally blesses its bearer with joy and good luck.
Felix has been borne by four popes and countless saints, making it beloved across Catholic Europe. Feliks, the Polish form, carries that same radiant meaning with a distinctly Central European identity, appealing to families with Polish or Baltic heritage.
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In the American context, Feliks is a boy's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (2002–2024). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Feliks is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #8506), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Feliks has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 64 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 5 | — |
The Story of Feliks
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Feliks is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Feliks are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Feliks?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Feliks — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 64 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Feliks by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8506 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11265 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9100 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12660 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6908 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7780 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8369 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9989 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11122 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12665 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9013 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10007 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11248 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024