Fielding
Every Fielding since 1884 — 602 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fielding
Fielding is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1884, 602 American babies have been named Fielding. Its peak came in 2022, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Fielding stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fielding year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,946 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,427 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,700 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,278 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,907 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,784 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,373 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,466 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,258 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,819 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,191 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,748 |
| 2011 | 8 | #9,016 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,346 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,523 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,520 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,311 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,471 |
| 1985 | 14 | #3,264 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,958 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,115 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,117 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,524 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,310 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,704 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 8 | #726 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Fielding in 2025?
Fielding did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Fielding?
602 babies have been named Fielding in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fielding most popular?
Fielding peaked in 2022, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Fielding a boy or girl name?
Fielding is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fielding rising or falling?
Fielding is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.