How Many People Are Named Diallo?

Complete statistics for the name Diallo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Diallo
Rare
Arabic

Diallo, a very rare male name, is held by just 759 people in the US today, making up 1 in 434,518 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1972 with 81 births, but now it's seen as a blend of classic and modern, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.

~12,454
Living in US
1 in 26,614
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Arabic, meaning 'trustworthy'
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Reliable Dependable Strong
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,559
Worldwide Bearers
#45,231
Global Rank
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
6,900
🇲🇱 Mali
2,264
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,123
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
806
🇨🇩 DR Congo
774
🇺🇸 United States
657
🇹🇩 Chad
433
🇨🇲 Cameroon
376
🇲🇷 Mauritania
308
🇬🇦 Gabon
281

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
755 (99%)
♀ Female
5 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
370
Would be under 30 (46%)
431
Would be 30–60 (54%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 801 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
65
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Diallo Through the Generations

Diallo has been a name on the decline since its peak in 1972, when 81 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly young, with 370 under 30 years old, compared to 431 aged 30-60, and none over 60. This age distribution suggests that while Diallo isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds appeal among younger parents looking for a distinctive name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
Michigan 34
New York 29
Illinois 14
Pennsylvania 10
Tennessee 6
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Diallo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Diallo's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Diallo

How Many People Have the Name Diallo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,454 people in the United States currently share the name Diallo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 26,614 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Diallo a Common or Rare Name?

Diallo is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Diallo Mean?

Diallo means "Derived from Arabic, meaning 'trustworthy'" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Diallo in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Diallo Most Popular?

The name Diallo reached peak popularity in 1972, with 81 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Diallo?

Approximately 12,454 people named Diallo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,454. That works out to roughly 1 in 26,614 Americans.

Is Diallo a rare name?

Diallo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 26,614 Americans has this name.

What does the name Diallo mean?

Diallo means "Derived from Arabic, meaning 'trustworthy'" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Diallo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Diallo are male and 1% are female.

When was Diallo most popular?

Diallo peaked in 1972 with 81 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,454
All-Time Births12,454
1 in X1 in 26,614
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1972
World Rank#45,231
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.