How Many People Are Named Diego?
people in the United States are named Diego
1 in 2,701 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
8,423 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Possibly a shortened form of SANTIAGO. In medieval records Diego was Latinized as Didacus, and it has been suggested that it in fact derives from Greek διδαχη (didache) "teaching". Saint Didacus (or Diego) was a 15th-century Franciscan brother based in Alcalá, Spain. Other famous bearers of this name include Mexican muralist Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Argentine soccer player Diego Maradona (1960-).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 17.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1887 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Diego"
- 2,506 babies were named Diego in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2006
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1887
- Most popular in California
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