Filex
A modern masculine name of unknown meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Filex. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Filex today is around 97 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Filex births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Filex. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Filex is about 97 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Filex' were born before 1939.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Filex. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
97
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,860
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Filex: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Filex from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Filex by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Filex during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Filex
The name Filex has its origins in the ancient Celtic language of Gaulish, spoken by the Gallic tribes that inhabited the region of modern-day France, as well as parts of Belgium, western Germany, and northern Italy. The name is derived from the Gaulish word "filix," meaning "fern," a plant that was revered by the Celts for its resilience and ability to thrive in harsh conditions.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Filex can be found in the Commentaries of Julius Caesar, the famous Roman general and historian. In his account of the Gallic Wars, Caesar mentions a Gallic chieftain named Filex who led his tribe in a fierce resistance against the Roman invaders in the 1st century BC.
During the Middle Ages, the name Filex gained popularity among the Normans, who had adopted many Celtic names and traditions during their settlement in Normandy. One notable figure from this period was Filex de Tancarville, a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror on his invasion of England in 1066. De Tancarville was granted lands in the English county of Hampshire and became a prominent figure in the Norman aristocracy.
In the 13th century, a Franciscan friar named Filex of Assisi gained renown for his piety and devotion to the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. Filex's writings and sermons from this period provide valuable insights into the religious and cultural climate of medieval Italy.
During the Renaissance, the name Filex was borne by several notable artists and scholars. One such figure was Filex Moretti, an Italian sculptor and architect who worked in the court of the Medici family in Florence during the late 15th century. His most famous works include the sculptures adorning the exterior of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore.
In the 17th century, Filex Montfort was a renowned French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. His work on the calculation of planetary orbits was instrumental in the development of modern astronomy.
People
Filex + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Filex as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Filex: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Filex?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Filex going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Filex a common name?
We classify Filex as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Filex most popular?
The single biggest year for Filex was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Filex is about 97 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Filex in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Filex a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Filex in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Filex still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Filex in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Filex can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Filex?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.