Fidelmar
A Spanish name derived from Latin suggesting faithful or loyal by the sea.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Fidelmar. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fidelmar today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fidelmar births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fidelmar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fidelmar. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,930
Tracked since 1993
Census
Fidelmar in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 232 people with the first name Fidelmar, which placed it at #34,960 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,960
National first-name rank
People counted
232
232 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
99.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fidelmar
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fidelmar is Hispanic at 99.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Fidelmar described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Fidelmar at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino99.6% · 231
- Two or more races0.4% · 1
Popularity
Fidelmar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fidelmar from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fidelmar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fidelmar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Fidelmar
The given name Fidelmar is a unique and intriguing combination of two distinct linguistic roots. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin language, where the word "fidelis" means faithful or loyal. This component of the name likely reflects the virtues of unwavering devotion and steadfastness that were highly esteemed in ancient Roman culture.
The second part of the name, "mar," has its roots in the Germanic languages, particularly Old Norse, where it was used as a suffix meaning "sea" or "ocean." This maritime association suggests a connection to seafaring traditions or coastal regions, adding a layer of geographical context to the name's etymology.
While the name Fidelmar does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its unique combination of Latin and Germanic roots makes it a fascinating linguistic amalgamation. It is possible that the name emerged during the period of cultural exchange and interaction between Roman and Germanic peoples, reflecting the blending of their linguistic and cultural traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fidelmar can be found in the annals of medieval Europe. Fidelmar von Köln (1210-1281) was a renowned German scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of canon law and ecclesiastical jurisprudence during the 13th century.
Another notable figure bearing the name Fidelmar was Fidelmar Gaskill (1572-1633), an English privateer and explorer who sailed the Caribbean Sea and coastal regions of the Americas in the early 17th century. His adventures and exploits were documented in various contemporary accounts, adding to the maritime lore associated with the name.
In the realm of literature, Fidelmar Edgarson (1789-1856) was a celebrated poet and playwright from Denmark. His works, often drawing inspiration from Nordic folklore and the rugged beauty of the Scandinavian landscapes, were widely acclaimed during the Romantic period.
The name Fidelmar also had its place in the annals of military history. Fidelmar Reinhardt (1875-1942) was a German general who served in World War I and played a pivotal role in the development of modern armored warfare tactics.
Lastly, Fidelmar Alvarez (1920-1998) was a renowned Mexican artist and sculptor, known for his striking bronze and stone works that captured the essence of indigenous cultures and traditions. His sculptures can be found in prominent museums and public spaces across Mexico and beyond.
People
Fidelmar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fidelmar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fidelmar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fidelmar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fidelmar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Fidelmar a common name?
We classify Fidelmar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fidelmar most popular?
The single biggest year for Fidelmar was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fidelmar is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Fidelmar in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 232 people with the name Fidelmar, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,960 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Fidelmar in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Fidelmar?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Fidelmar appears almost entirely male. Of the 236 people counted with this name, 99.2% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Fidelmar?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fidelmar is Hispanic at 99.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (0.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Fidelmar most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Fidelmar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.6% (231 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fidelmar in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fidelmar a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fidelmar in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fidelmar still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fidelmar in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fidelmar can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Fidelmar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.