Masculine dossier · first seen 1892
Fidel
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2001
Peak births
195
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Fidel
How many people are named Fidel?
An estimated 8,478 living Americans are named Fidel.
How rare is Fidel?
Fidel is uncommon among babies today, with 84 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 56.9% from its 2001 peak.
How old is the typical Fidel?
The median age of a living American named Fidel is approximately 33 years, with most bearers falling between 21 and 50 years old.
Is Fidel still popular?
Yes. Fidel is holding steady, with 84 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Fidel most common?
Fidel has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 32.3× more often than the national baseline.
1892Peak 20012025
Peak year
2001
Decline from peak
56.9%
2025
84
All-time
11,321