Diego is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #15795 in 2023 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 20 births ranking #6429. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 16.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 320,529 girls 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.