Total births
2,232
Boys' name · since 1909
Fidencio
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 2,232 babies named Fidencio, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6495
- among boys today
- 2,232
- born since 1909
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
2,232 babies have been named Fidencio since 1909, making it today's #6495 boys' name.
Fidencio has 2,232 recorded births among boys since 1909, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6495 as of the latest data, more common than 55% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 2025.
- #6495 among boys today
- 2,232 born since 1909
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Fidencio is currently the #6495 boys' name in America, more common than 55% of boys - 2,232 born since 1909, peaking in the 1970s.
- #6495
- among boys today
- 2,232
- born since 1909
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- more common than other boys
Fidencio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6495
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 55% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Fidencio was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
51 babies were named Fidencio in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
How Fidencio compares
2,232 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Fidencio's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Fidencio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,232 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Fidencio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fidencio splits its recorded history at 1969: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 51 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fidencio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1928
Current rank
#6,495
Active since
1909
Fidencio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2025
- Peak year (1928)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 117 years of records
Fidencio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Fidencio's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Fidencio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 40
1910s
40 births
- 1920s
1920s
205 births
- 1930s
1930s
172 births
- 1940s
1940s
199 births
- 1950s
1950s
215 births
- 1960s
1960s
229 births
- 1970s
1970s
280 births
- 1980s
1980s
275 births
- 1990s
1990s
250 births
- 2000s
2000s
231 births
- 2010s 81
2010s
81 births
- 2020s 50
2020s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 280 births (13% of all-time use).
How Fidencio compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Fidencio's total volume
Fidencio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Fidencio by state
Where Fidencio concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,221 | 54.7% |
| #2 | California | | 287 | 12.9% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Fidencio's total US births 54.7%
Even split
1,221 of 2,232 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fidencio? ▼
2,232 babies have been named Fidencio since 1909. It currently ranks #6495 among boys. The peak year was 1928 with 51 births.
When was Fidencio most popular? ▼
Fidencio was most popular in the 1970s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Fidencio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fidencio are Texas (1,221 births), California (287 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Fidencio been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Fidencio since 1909 -- 117 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Fidencio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Fidel, Fidelis, Fidelmar, Fidelio, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Fidencio's data
- Fidencio's decade-level peak was the 1970s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Fidencios (1,221 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Fidencio
Nearby Names Like Fidencio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fidencio
Fidel Boy
#1924 11,321 births
Fidelis Boy
49 births
Fidelmar Boy
10 births
Fidelio Boy
6 births
Fidensio Boy
6 births
Compare Fidencio side by side: Fidencio vs Fidel Fidencio vs Fidelis Fidencio vs Fidelmar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Fidencio
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Elson #6496
1,333 births · Peak 1924
Charlotte #6493
771 births · Peak 1942
Osmond #6497
470 births · Peak 2022
Sinclair #6492
1,435 births · Peak 1924
Francois #6498
1,818 births · Peak 1992
Everitt #6491
592 births · Peak 2022
Kim #6499
34,951 births · Peak 1955
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1909–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Fidencio: #6495 Boys' Name - 2,232 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fidencio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Fidencio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.