Diego is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #441 in 2007 with 78 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 107 births ranking #397. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,014.3%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 4,248 boys born was named Diego. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Diego is a major Spanish classic whose deeper historical route is more layered than it first appears. In baby-name writing it is usually connected with the wider James family of names and the meaning traditionally given there.
The name has been prominent in the Spanish-speaking world for centuries and is strongly tied to culture, art, and history. Its appeal in English-speaking naming comes from that rich heritage and its smooth sound.