Phelix
A modern name inspired by the Greek word "phelix", meaning happy or fortunate.
Name Census estimates that about 190 living Americans carry the first name Phelix. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Phelix today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Phelix births was 2017 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Phelix. 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.
People living today
190
~ 1 in 1,803,970 Americans
Peak year
2017
19 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,140
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Phelix: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Phelix from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 100 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Phelix remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Phelix 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 Phelix 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 Phelix
The name Phelix is derived from the Latin name Felix, which means "happy" or "fortunate." Its origins can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a popular name among the Roman nobility.
The name first appeared in historical records during the 1st century AD, when there were several notable individuals bearing the name. One of the earliest recorded examples was Felix the Martyr, a Christian saint who was executed during the reign of Emperor Aurelian in the 3rd century AD.
In the 4th century, there was Saint Felix of Nola, a Christian priest and bishop who was known for his charitable works and miracles. He is venerated as the patron saint of various trades and professions, including brewers and barrel makers.
Another famous bearer of the name was Felix Fabri, a German friar and traveler who lived during the 15th century. He is best known for his detailed accounts of his pilgrimages to the Holy Land, which provide valuable insights into the cultural and religious practices of the time.
In the 16th century, Felix Mendelssohn was a renowned German composer and conductor. He is celebrated for his contributions to the Romantic era of classical music, including his famous oratorio "Elijah" and the "Violin Concerto in E minor."
During the 18th century, Felix Antoine Thibaudeau was a French politician and historian. He played a significant role during the French Revolution and later served as a member of the Council of Five Hundred.
While the name Phelix is less common than its Latin counterpart Felix, it has been used throughout history, albeit with varying spellings and pronunciations. The addition of the "ph" at the beginning of the name is likely a result of linguistic evolution or regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Phelix + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Phelix as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Phelix: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Phelix?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 190 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Phelix 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 1,803,970 US residents.
Is Phelix a common name?
We classify Phelix as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 211 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Phelix most popular?
The single biggest year for Phelix was 2017, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Phelix is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Phelix a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Phelix 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.
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.