How Many People Are Named Fidelia?

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

Fidelia
Very Rare
Latin

Fidelia means 'faithful' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 1,176,753 Americans sharing this name. That's just 280 people today, making it truly unique. The majority of those named Fidelia are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~280
Living in US
1 in 1,176,753
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Faithful
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Loyal Steadfast
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

97,642
Worldwide Bearers
#10,421
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
35,386
🇲🇽 Mexico
17,542
🇬🇹 Guatemala
5,908
🇧🇴 Bolivia
5,815
🇵🇪 Peru
3,434
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,332
🇬🇭 Ghana
2,641
🇺🇸 United States
2,433
🇭🇳 Honduras
1,916
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1,634

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
280 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
57
Would be under 30 (8%)
121
Would be 30–60 (17%)
538
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 716 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
90
Modern Appeal
10
International
99

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

📜 Fidelia Through the Generations

Fidelia peaked in popularity back in 1916 when 20 babies were given this name, but since then, it's remained stable, becoming a timeless choice for parents. Today, there are 280 people named Fidelia living in the United States, with the oldest generation dominating at 538 individuals over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name cherished by older generations, passed down through families without losing its charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 24
California 10
New Mexico 7

⭐ Famous People Named Fidelia

Fidelia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin fidelis, meaning faithful. It was in use by the Puritans as a virtue name and was particularly well used in various forms in the 19th century.…

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✨ Similar Names to Fidelia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fidelia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Fidelia

How Many People Have the Name Fidelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 280 people in the United States currently share the name Fidelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,176,753 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fidelia a Common or Rare Name?

Fidelia 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 Fidelia Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fidelia Most Popular?

The name Fidelia reached peak popularity in 1916, with 20 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 Fidelia?

Approximately 280 people named Fidelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 716. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,176,753 Americans.

Is Fidelia a rare name?

Fidelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,176,753 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fidelia mean?

Fidelia means "faithful" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Fidelia more male or female?

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

When was Fidelia most popular?

Fidelia peaked in 1916 with 20 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 US280
All-Time Births716
1 in X1 in 1,176,753
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1916
World Rank#10,421
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.