Diesel
boy name#2332 in 2025Diesel entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #1186 in 2014, ranks #2332 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
#2332
rank today
#1186
peak (2014)
59
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #2891 |
| 2010s | #1412 |
| 2020s | #2346 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Diesel has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Diesel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Diesel is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Diesel in 2025?
- Diesel ranks #2332 among US boy names in 2025, with 59 babies given the name.
- When was the name Diesel most popular?
- Diesel peaked in 2014, reaching #1186 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Diesel with classmates?
- Diesel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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