unisex name
Fidele
fee-DEL (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 715
Fidele is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 15% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2010 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1914, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Fidele Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 165 |
| 1910s | 185 |
| 1920s | 175 |
| 1930s | 105 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Fidele?
In 2010, Fidele was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Fidele Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Fidèle | Fidèle is a rare spelling of Fidele, written with a grave accent and recorded about 15 times, mostly in France. | 15 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Fidele
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Fidele Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Fidele over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Fidele
- French fee-DEL
Sibling Names for Fidele
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Fidele — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Fidele
Is Fidele a girl's or a boy's name?
Fidele is used for both girls and boys. About 15% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Fidele?
Fidele has 2 syllables.
When was Fidele most popular?
Fidele peaked in 1914, when 35 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.