Fidel Name Popularity and Statistics
Fidel is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Fidel?
Fidel is spelled F-I-D-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Fidel Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,867
Recorded Births84
- Boys usage rose 54 places to #1,867 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Fidel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 84 | #1,867 |
| 2024 | Boys | 82 | #1,921 |
| 2023 | Boys | 92 | #1,765 |
| 2022 | Boys | 84 | #1,875 |
| 2021 | Boys | 64 | #2,193 |
| 2020 | Boys | 81 | #1,833 |
| 2019 | Boys | 104 | #1,592 |
| 2018 | Boys | 69 | #2,065 |
| 2017 | Boys | 87 | #1,768 |
| 2016 | Boys | 92 | #1,694 |
| 2015 | Boys | 96 | #1,646 |
| 2014 | Boys | 90 | #1,691 |
| 2013 | Boys | 97 | #1,588 |
| 2012 | Boys | 100 | #1,575 |
| 2011 | Boys | 122 | #1,371 |
| 2010 | Boys | 110 | #1,481 |
| 2009 | Boys | 137 | #1,278 |
| 2008 | Boys | 141 | #1,233 |
| 2007 | Boys | 176 | #1,060 |
| 2006 | Boys | 155 | #1,121 |
| 2005 | Boys | 179 | #972 |
| 2004 | Boys | 165 | #1,000 |
| 2003 | Boys | 168 | #967 |
| 2002 | Boys | 179 | #901 |
When Was Fidel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2001 · Boys
195 recorded births
National rank #833
1995 · Boys
190 recorded births
National rank #779
1997 · Boys
181 recorded births
National rank #810
1994 · Boys
180 recorded births
National rank #788
Where Fidel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #934 | 24 |
| TX | #1,250 | 16 |