Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Diego.
National Rank (2025)
#158
All-Time Peak Rank
#56 (2006)
Total U.S. Births
126,160
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Diego Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Diego
According to SSA data, Diego achieved its highest historical rank of #56 in 2006. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2006 with 8,403 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 27.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Diego scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-27.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,403Births in 2006
Years in Top 100
10yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:5
1910s:112
1920s:197
1930s:188
1940s:224
1950s:350
1960s:633
1970s:1,244
1980s:3,902
1990s:13,459
2000s:56,041
2010s:33,386
2020s:16,414
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDi-e-go
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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