Diego
Peaked at #56 nationally in 2006, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1887, Diego has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Diego — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6301
in 2004
Last ranked
#15795
in 2023
Years tracked
28
1987–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1987, Diego reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #6301 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Diego hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #15795.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #15,795 | 5 |
| 2019 | #16,166 | 5 |
| 2018 | #14,268 | 6 |
| 2017 | #13,076 | 7 |
| 2016 | #13,284 | 7 |
| 2015 | #11,144 | 9 |
| 2014 | #17,255 | 5 |
| 2011 | #13,742 | 7 |
Diego — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#56
in 2006
Current rank
#145
in 2024
Years tracked
117
1887–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1887, Diego reached its peak popularity for boys in 2006, ranking #56 nationally with 8,403 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #129 (2014) to #145 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Diego ranks #145 nationally for boys, with 2,506 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #145 | 2,506 |
| 2023 | #135 | 2,746 |
| 2022 | #124 | 2,968 |
| 2021 | #126 | 2,924 |
| 2020 | #126 | 2,910 |
| 2019 | #129 | 2,988 |
| 2018 | #135 | 2,884 |
| 2017 | #129 | 3,101 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Diego most popular?
Diego was most popular in 2006, when it ranked #56 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Diego becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Diego?
At least 124,028 babies have been recorded with the name Diego in the US since 1887, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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