Fidencio
Fidencio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Trusting, confident, or faithful.
Origin and history
Fidencio is a traditional masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Late Roman name Fidentius. It carries the etymological meaning of trusting, confident, or faithful. In the United States, it has maintained a quiet, low-frequency presence throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
2,232 babies in the United States have been named Fidencio since 1880. It ranks #2737 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- TX (80.7 %)
- CA (19 %)
- NM (0.33 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 40 |
| 1920-1930 | 205 |
| 1930-1940 | 172 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 215 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 275 |
| 1990-2000 | 250 |
| 2000-2010 | 231 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Fidencio
- Fidencio López Plaza: Bishop, Clergy
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin verb 'fidere', meaning 'to trust', which also forms the root for words like 'fidelity'.
- Over 2,200 boys in the United States have been given the name Fidencio since official record-keeping began in 1880.