Diego Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Diego is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Diego?
Diego is spelled D-I-E-G-O. The name has 5 letters.
Diego at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Diego is often considered a variant of the name Jacob or James, meaning “supplanter” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Diego is commonly associated with Spanish origins and may derive from the Hebrew name Jacob.
- Pronunciation
- dee-EH-goh · 3 syllables
Diego Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#158
Recorded Births2,351
- Girls usage fell 1,480 places to #14,942 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 13 places to #158 and recorded 160 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Diego Mean?
Diego is often considered a variant of the name Jacob or James, meaning “supplanter” in Hebrew.
Origin: Diego is commonly associated with Spanish origins and may derive from the Hebrew name Jacob.
How Do You Pronounce Diego?
Pronunciationdee-EH-goh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Diego?
- History
- The name Diego has been used historically in Spanish-speaking countries and appears in various historical documents and literature.
Diego Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,351 | #158 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,511 | #145 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,747 | #135 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,970 | #124 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,925 | #126 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,910 | #126 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,990 | #129 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,884 | #135 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,102 | #129 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,201 | #130 |
| 2015 | Girls | 9 | #10,866 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,237 | #125 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,171 | #129 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,921 | #130 |
| 2012 | Boys | 3,337 | #110 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 3,824 | #99 |
When Was Diego Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
8,403 recorded births
National rank #56
2007 · Boys
8,216 recorded births
National rank #58
2005 · Boys
6,942 recorded births
National rank #62
2008 · Boys
6,572 recorded births
National rank #69
Where Diego Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #35 | 36 |
| CA | #74 | 499 |
| AZ | #75 | 100 |
| TX | #83 | 476 |
| FL | #115 | 186 |
| IL | #130 | 88 |
| CO | #134 | 52 |
| NV | #134 | 23 |