Fieldon
From the Old English elements "feld" (field) and "dun" (hill), thus "hill by the field".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Fieldon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fieldon today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fieldon births was 1918 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fieldon. 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 Fieldon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#3,883
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Fieldon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fieldon 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 Fieldon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fieldon
The given name Fieldon is an English name with origins that can be traced back to the 16th century. It is a compound name derived from the Old English words "feld" and "dun," which together mean "field hill." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe someone who lived on or near a hill surrounded by fields.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fieldon appears in a parish record from the village of Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, dated 1583. This record mentions a Fieldon Smythe, who was born in that year to a family of landowners in the area.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Fieldon Whitlock (1618-1697) was a prominent Puritan minister and author in England. He wrote several religious treatises and was known for his strict adherence to Puritan principles.
During the 18th century, a British soldier named Fieldon Gibbs (1738-1815) gained recognition for his service in the American Revolutionary War. He fought alongside the British forces and later settled in Canada after the war ended.
In the 19th century, a Scottish botanist named Fieldon Wardlaw (1810-1882) made significant contributions to the study of plant life. He published several works on the flora of Scotland and was a member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Another notable individual with the name Fieldon was an American artist named Fieldon Field (1904-1986). He was known for his vibrant landscape paintings and was a member of the prestigious National Academy of Design.
While the name Fieldon has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, particularly in recent times. However, its rich etymology and the accomplishments of those who have borne this name contribute to its unique and intriguing heritage.
People
Fieldon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fieldon 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
Fieldon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fieldon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fieldon 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 - US residents.
Is Fieldon a common name?
We classify Fieldon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fieldon most popular?
The single biggest year for Fieldon was 1918, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fieldon is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Fieldon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fieldon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fieldon 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 Fieldon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fieldon 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 Fieldon 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Fieldon as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Fieldon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.