Diego
Diego first appears in US records in 1887. It peaked in 2006, when 8,403 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,351.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Diego popular?
Declining Diego is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
| 2020s | 16,414 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33,386 | |
| 2000s | 56,041 | |
| 1990s | 13,459 | |
| 1980s | 3,902 | |
| 1970s | 1,244 | |
| 1960s | 633 | |
| 1950s | 350 | |
| 1940s | 224 | |
| 1930s | 188 | |
| 1920s | 197 | |
| 1910s | 112 | |
| 1900s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Diego mean?
Diego is a Spanish name traditionally connected with Santiago (St James), and sometimes linked to a Greek word for “teaching.” It is a classic of the Spanish-speaking world.
Variants & spellings
- Diago
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diego a boy or a girl name?
Diego is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Diego a popular name right now?
Diego is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2006 peak.
How popular is the name Diego?
In 2025, Diego ranked #158 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Diego most popular?
Diego was most popular in 2006, when about 8,403 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.