Diego
boy name#158 in 2025Diego entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #56 in 2006, ranks #158 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1887–2025
#158
rank today
#56
peak (2006)
2,351
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #921 |
| 1900s | #1130 |
| 1910s | #1939 |
| 1920s | #1831 |
| 1930s | #1639 |
| 1940s | #1526 |
| 1950s | #1342 |
| 1960s | #957 |
| 1970s | #744 |
| 1980s | #464 |
| 1990s | #241 |
| 2000s | #86 |
| 2010s | #120 |
| 2020s | #136 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Diego has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 124,000 people named Diego are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Diego alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Diego in 2025?
- Diego ranks #158 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,351 babies given the name.
- When was the name Diego most popular?
- Diego peaked in 2006, reaching #56 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Diego with classmates?
- Diego will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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