How old is someone named Fidel?
The average Fidel is 37 years old.
Half of all living Fidels are between 21 and 51.
When was Fidel popular?
Fidel is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 2001 but no single era. You'll meet Fidels of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 37 | 0 |
| 1910s | 294 | 0 |
| 1920s | 674 | 0 |
| 1930s | 622 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 737 | 320 |
| 1950s | 873 | 580 |
| 1960s | 865 | 700 |
| 1970s | 1,031 | 930 |
| 1980s | 1,314 | 1,200 |
| 1990s | 1,715 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 1,673 | 1,600 |
| 2010s | 967 | 960 |
| 2020s | 487 | 480 |
How many Fidels are still alive?
About 8,600 Fidels are alive in the US today. That's 76% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Fidel since 1892.
Most Fidels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Fidel?
About one in four living Fidels are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Fidel an old name?
Somewhat. Fidel is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Fidel will be 45 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Fidel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Fidels are men.
Names the same age as Fidel
NAME TWIN
Fidel's name twin is Arturo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Arturo's age curve is the closest match to Fidel's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Fidel
How old is the average Fidel?
The average Fidel in the US is 37 years old. The median is 34, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Fidel?
About 8,600 Fidels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1892.
When was the name Fidel most popular?
In 2001, when about 200 baby boys were named Fidel.
Is Fidel a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 29% of living Fidels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this