Fidel is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Fidel in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5120
About the Name Fidel
Fidel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 418 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1591 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Fidel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Fidel
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Fidel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Fidel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Fidel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 418 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1591 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Fidel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Fidel (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 418 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Fidel
Likely around 1 other Fidel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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