Dieter
boy nameDieter entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #1253 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#1253
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2403 |
| 1960s | #1519 |
| 1970s | #3026 |
| 1980s | #4372 |
| 1990s | #5692 |
| 2000s | #7396 |
| 2010s | #8560 |
| 2020s | #10842 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Dieter are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dieter alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dieter in 2025?
- Dieter is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Dieter most popular?
- Dieter peaked in 1967, reaching #1253 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dieter with classmates?
- Dieter will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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