Boy nameCurrently #145 in the USSteady
Diego
//diˈeɪɡoʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20065 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Diego's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Diego's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Diego |
|---|---|
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 27 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1935 | 24 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 20 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 29 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 42 |
| 1958 | 62 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1960 | 45 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 54 |
| 1963 | 59 |
| 1964 | 65 |
| 1965 | 67 |
| 1966 | 79 |
| 1967 | 67 |
| 1968 | 57 |
| 1969 | 82 |
| 1970 | 103 |
| 1971 | 101 |
| 1972 | 103 |
| 1973 | 107 |
| 1974 | 134 |
| 1975 | 145 |
| 1976 | 117 |
| 1977 | 153 |
| 1978 | 137 |
| 1979 | 144 |
| 1980 | 194 |
| 1981 | 212 |
| 1982 | 262 |
| 1983 | 275 |
| 1984 | 317 |
| 1985 | 343 |
| 1986 | 420 |
| 1987 | 531 |
| 1988 | 601 |
| 1989 | 758 |
| 1990 | 833 |
| 1991 | 883 |
| 1992 | 896 |
| 1993 | 923 |
| 1994 | 1,269 |
| 1995 | 1,305 |
| 1996 | 1,387 |
| 1997 | 1,785 |
| 1998 | 1,812 |
| 1999 | 2,425 |
| 2000 | 2,685 |
| 2001 | 2,843 |
| 2002 | 3,987 |
| 2003 | 5,132 |
| 2004 | 5,895 |
| 2005 | 6,952 |
| 2006 | 8,423 |
| 2007 | 8,236 |
| 2008 | 6,579 |
| 2009 | 5,422 |
| 2010 | 4,719 |
| 2011 | 3,830 |
| 2012 | 3,337 |
| 2013 | 2,921 |
| 2014 | 3,176 |
| 2015 | 3,244 |
| 2016 | 3,208 |
| 2017 | 3,108 |
| 2018 | 2,890 |
| 2019 | 2,993 |
| 2020 | 2,910 |
| 2021 | 2,924 |
| 2022 | 2,968 |
| 2023 | 2,751 |
| 2024 | 2,506 |
Diego through the decades
- Diego peaked in 2006, when 8,423 babies were named Diego in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Diego has fallen 45% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Diego currently ranks #145 in the US and is holding steady.