Diesel
Every Diesel since 2001 — 2,092 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diesel
Diesel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,335 in 2025 with 59 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 2,092 American babies have been named Diesel. Its peak came in 2014, when 156 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Diesel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diesel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | #2,335 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,176 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,295 |
| 2022 | 54 | #2,527 |
| 2021 | 80 | #1,906 |
| 2020 | 79 | #1,879 |
| 2019 | 86 | #1,793 |
| 2018 | 96 | #1,665 |
| 2017 | 119 | #1,441 |
| 2016 | 135 | #1,327 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1,273 |
| 2014 | 156 | #1,186 |
| 2013 | 135 | #1,288 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1,297 |
| 2011 | 123 | #1,365 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1,505 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,415 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1,695 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1,834 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,044 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,580 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,238 |
| 2003 | 27 | #3,381 |
| 2002 | 25 | #3,474 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diesel in 2025?
Diesel ranked #2,335 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 59 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Diesel?
2,092 babies have been named Diesel in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diesel most popular?
Diesel peaked in 2014, when 156 newborns received the name.
Is Diesel a boy or girl name?
Diesel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Diesel rising or falling?
Diesel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.