Fidel
boy name#1867 in 2025Fidel entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #630 in 1959, ranks #1867 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1892–2025
#1867
rank today
#630
peak (1959)
84
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #937 |
| 1900s | #1139 |
| 1910s | #1099 |
| 1920s | #819 |
| 1930s | #789 |
| 1940s | #759 |
| 1950s | #791 |
| 1960s | #811 |
| 1970s | #816 |
| 1980s | #793 |
| 1990s | #823 |
| 2000s | #1025 |
| 2010s | #1647 |
| 2020s | #1909 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Fidel has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 8,800 people named Fidel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Fidel alive today was born around 1984, making them about 41 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Fidel in 2025?
- Fidel ranks #1867 among US boy names in 2025, with 84 babies given the name.
- When was the name Fidel most popular?
- Fidel peaked in 1959, reaching #630 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Fidel with classmates?
- Fidel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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