Fidelia
Every Fidelia since 1880 — 732 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fidelia
Fidelia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,369 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 732 American babies have been named Fidelia. Its peak came in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fidelia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fidelia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,369 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,606 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #16,685 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,667 |
| 2010 | 6 | #15,606 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,547 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,053 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,473 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,966 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,714 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,457 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,404 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,043 |
| 1935 | 9 | #3,004 |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,149 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,316 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,975 |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,775 |
| 1910 | 10 | #1,558 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,806 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,686 |
| 1890 | 10 | #888 |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #782 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fidelia in 2025?
Fidelia ranked #10,369 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Fidelia?
732 babies have been named Fidelia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fidelia most popular?
Fidelia peaked in 1916, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Fidelia a boy or girl name?
Fidelia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fidelia rising or falling?
Fidelia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.