How Many People Are Named Fadel?

Complete statistics for the name Fadel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Fadel
Very Rare
Arabic

Fadel means 'faithful' in Arabic, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 1,588,717 Americans have this name, with just 208 people living today. It peaked in popularity in 2017 with 16 births, showing its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~1,587
Living in US
1 in 208,853
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Faithful
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Loyal Trustworthy
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

163,021
Worldwide Bearers
#6,455
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
85,158
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
25,644
🇸🇾 Syria
10,641
🇰🇼 Kuwait
9,137
🇪🇬 Egypt
6,138
🇱🇾 Libya
5,141
🇾🇪 Yemen
5,004
🇲🇦 Morocco
2,648
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
2,358
🇧🇭 Bahrain
2,131

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
208 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
205
Would be under 30 (98%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 210 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Fadel Through the Generations

Fadel, a name that's been around for generations but remains very rare in the United States, has seen only 210 births since records began. With 208 individuals still alive today, it's clear that Fadel is a name that's here to stay, albeit in small numbers. The majority of those named Fadel are under 30, indicating that it's a name that's gaining traction among younger parents, with 16 births in 2017 marking its peak.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Fadel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fadel's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Fadel

How Many People Have the Name Fadel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,587 people in the United States currently share the name Fadel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,853 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fadel a Common or Rare Name?

Fadel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Fadel Mean?

Fadel means "faithful" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Fadel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Fadel Most Popular?

The name Fadel reached peak popularity in 2017, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Fadel?

Approximately 1,587 people named Fadel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,587. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,853 Americans.

Is Fadel a rare name?

Fadel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,853 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fadel mean?

Fadel means "faithful" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Fadel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fadel are male and 0% are female.

When was Fadel most popular?

Fadel peaked in 2017 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,587
All-Time Births1,587
1 in X1 in 208,853
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2017
World Rank#6,455
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.