Boy nameCurrently #3,163 in the USFalling
Diesel
//ˈdisəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Diesel'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.
Diesel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Diesel |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 108 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 156 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 135 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 38 |
Diesel through the decades
- Diesel peaked in 2014, when 156 babies were named Diesel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Diesel has fallen 16% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Diesel currently ranks #3,163 in the US and is cooling off.