How Many People Are Named Fidela?

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

Fidela
Very Rare
Latin

Fidela is a very rare female name, with only 118 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,798,958 Americans. The majority of those named Fidela are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~118
Living in US
1 in 2,798,958
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Faithful
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Loyal Trustworthy
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,446
Worldwide Bearers
#22,983
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
12,482
🇵🇭 Philippines
9,253
🇵🇪 Peru
6,169
🇪🇸 Spain
2,441
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,759
🇺🇸 United States
1,521
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,107
🇵🇾 Paraguay
636
🇻🇪 Venezuela
558
🇨🇱 Chile
438

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
118 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
16
Would be 30–60 (4%)
389
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 410 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
98

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

📜 Fidela Through the Generations

Fidela has been a name that has seen steady usage since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1922 with 21 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its rarity means it's not often heard. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 95% of those named Fidela being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards the older population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 260

✨ Similar Names to Fidela

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fidela's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Fidela

How Many People Have the Name Fidela?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 118 people in the United States currently share the name Fidela. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,798,958 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fidela a Common or Rare Name?

Fidela 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 Fidela Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fidela Most Popular?

The name Fidela reached peak popularity in 1922, with 21 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 Fidela?

Approximately 118 people named Fidela live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 410. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,798,958 Americans.

Is Fidela a rare name?

Fidela is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,798,958 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fidela mean?

Fidela means "faithful" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Fidela more male or female?

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

When was Fidela most popular?

Fidela peaked in 1922 with 21 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 US118
All-Time Births410
1 in X1 in 2,798,958
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1922
World Rank#22,983
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.