Diego is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #145 in 2024 with 2,506 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 8,403 births ranking #56. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 81.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 684 boys born was named Diego. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.