Fidel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Fidel' originates from the Latin word 'fidelis', meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal'. It evolved from the name 'Fidelis' and has been used predominantly in Spanish-speaking cultures. Historically, it gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly due to prominent figures like Fidel Castro. The name conveys traits of loyalty and faithfulness and is often viewed with political implications in modern contexts.
The name Fidel is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Fidel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Fidel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 945th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 774th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 792nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 828th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 803rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1077th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1812th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Fidel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Fidel"
Pronunciation
/fiˈdɛl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name 'Fidel' comes from the Latin word 'fidelis', which means 'faithful' or 'loyal'.
Meaning
faithful, loyal
Language Evolution
Fidelis, Fidel
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century, largely due to historical figures such as Fidel Castro.
Variants & Derivatives
Fidelio, Fidél, Fidélis
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Fidel is often associated with loyalty and has a strong political connotation in some cultures due to its historical usage.
Famous People
Fidel Castro, Fidel V. Ramos
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Fidel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Fidel"
"Fidel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 945th of 7545 | 843 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 774th of 6773 | 1,202 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 792nd of 7552 | 1,650 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 828th of 10718 | 1,548 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 803rd of 16616 | 2,412 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1077th of 24088 | 2,511 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1812th of 23106 | 1,037 |
Regional Popularity of "Fidel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
26.80% 634th/2366 |
28.20% 322nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
67.27% 1040th/1546 |
- |
24.05% 566th/2353 |
22.50% 348th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
49.89% 1111th/2227 |
40.91% 994th/2430 |
21.91% 625th/2853 |
17.95% 498th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.57% 986th/2937 |
41.69% 1452nd/3483 |
20.52% 722nd/3518 |
12.76% 516th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.08% 998th/3685 |
33.07% 1480th/4475 |
15.71% 816th/5194 |
8.14% 514th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.69% 1498th/4582 |
37.41% 1932nd/5164 |
15.15% 1108th/7313 |
8.75% 653rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
67.19% 2677th/3984 |
68.73% 3084th/4487 |
24.73% 1687th/6822 |
17.77% 1115th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Fidel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Fidel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Fidel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.