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How Many People Are Named Diego?
Estimated people named Diego living in the U.S. today
121,140
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 124,028
- Peak year: 2006 (8,423 births)
- Estimated living today: 121,140
Diego by age group — who carries the name today?
Diego popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Diego
Diego has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 124,028 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 121,140 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,822 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Diegos you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Diego in the US?
An estimated 121,140 people named Diego are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Diego uncommon — about 1 in 2,822 Americans.
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Diego is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Diego most popular?
Diego peaked in 2006, when 8,423 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Diego?
Diego ranks #452 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).