How Many People Are Named Fidel?

11,235

people in the United States are named Fidel

1 in 29,817 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2570

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0034%

Of US population

Peak Year

2001

195 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: fee-DHEL
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From the Late Latin name Fidelis which meant "faithful". A famous bearer was revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (1926-2016), the former president of Cuba.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 47.1 years old

Young (<30) 4,094
36.4%
Adult (30–60) 3,488
31%
Senior (>60) 3,653
32.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1892 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,590
California 3,349
New Mexico 432
Illinois 425
New York 249
Arizona 203
Florida 129
Colorado 119
Washington 61
Georgia 48

💡 Fun Facts About "Fidel"

  • 81 babies were named Fidel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2001
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1892
  • Most popular in Texas

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