How Many People Are Named Diesel?
Complete statistics for the name Diesel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Diesel is a very rare name for boys, with only 2,014 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 163,891 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 2,032 of its bearers being under 30 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, compassion, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 2,032 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Diesel Through the Generations
Diesel emerged as a name in the early 2000s, reaching its peak popularity in 2014 with 156 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with no significant fluctuations in usage. The name's current generation is entirely under 30, indicating it's a choice for parents looking for something fresh and contemporary. With a total of 2,032 births recorded since its inception, Diesel remains a niche but distinctive option for baby boys.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Diesel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Diesel
How Many People Have the Name Diesel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 522 people in the United States currently share the name Diesel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 634,960 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Diesel a Common or Rare Name?
Diesel is classified as Very 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 Diesel Mean?
Diesel means "creative variant of Diesel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Diesel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Diesel Most Popular?
The name Diesel reached peak popularity in 2014, with 156 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Diesel?
Approximately 522 people named Diesel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 522. That works out to roughly 1 in 634,960 Americans.
Is Diesel a rare name?
Diesel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 634,960 Americans has this name.
What does the name Diesel mean?
Diesel means "creative variant of Diesel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Diesel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Diesel are male and 0% are female.
When was Diesel most popular?
Diesel peaked in 2014 with 156 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.