Fidel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Fidel means 'faithful' or 'loyal'.
Meaning of the Name Fidel
Fidel is a name of Latin origin meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'. It is derived from the Latin word 'fidelis'. This name is commonly associated with Fidel Castro, the former leader of Cuba. Fidel is a strong and powerful name that represents steadfastness and commitment.
Popularity of the Name Fidel
The popularity for the name Fidel peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 195 births, which ranked number 1,919 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Fidel had the most male births in 2001 with 195, which ranked number 833 out of 12,305 male names. The number of births for the name Fidel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 100 births to 84 births, a decline of -16.00%. Among males, Fidel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 100 births to 84 births, a decline of -16.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Fidel
- 20 Year Trend of Fidel: -53.07%
- 10 Year Trend of Fidel: -16.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Fidel: -16.00%
Popularity of Fidel by State
For males, Fidel was most popular in Western states with 33 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 33 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Fidel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | 5 | 911 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 33 | 771 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 18 | 1164 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Fidel
- Total Births of Fidel: 83 (-1.73%)
- Male Births of Fidel: 83 (-1.73%)
Given the downward trend of Fidel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.73% decrease in total births, for a total of 83 births in 2024. Male births for Fidel have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 83 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.73%.