Dietrich
Every Dietrich since 1917 — 2,212 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dietrich
Dietrich is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,777 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 2,212 American babies have been named Dietrich — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 58 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 Dietrich stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dietrich year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 29 | #3,777 |
| 2024 | — | — | 35 | #3,347 |
| 2023 | — | — | 27 | #4,034 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,913 |
| 2021 | — | — | 41 | #2,988 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,045 |
| 2019 | — | — | 41 | #2,956 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,626 |
| 2017 | — | — | 50 | #2,539 |
| 2016 | — | — | 58 | #2,284 |
| 2015 | — | — | 28 | #3,807 |
| 2014 | — | — | 56 | #2,321 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,777 |
| 2012 | — | — | 37 | #3,068 |
| 2011 | — | — | 26 | #3,920 |
| 2010 | — | — | 32 | #3,392 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,468 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,854 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,325 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,402 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,337 |
| 2004 | — | — | 24 | #3,762 |
| 2003 | — | — | 31 | #3,057 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,207 |
| 2001 | — | — | 22 | #3,748 |
| 2000 | — | — | 32 | #2,821 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,042 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,387 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,114 |
| 1980 | — | — | 25 | #2,129 |
| 1975 | — | — | 28 | #1,759 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,145 | 28 | #1,631 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,424 | 19 | #1,824 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,600 | 9 | #2,925 |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,032 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,827 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,435 |
| 1940 | — | — | 9 | #2,527 |
| 1935 | — | — | 5 | #3,795 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,136 |
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Famous people named Dietrich
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer Religious figure · 1906–1945
- Dietrich von Choltitz Military personnel · 1894–1966
- Dietrich Eckart Writer · 1868–1923
- Dietrich Mateschitz Businessperson · b. 1944
- Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Singer · 1925–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dietrich in 2025?
Dietrich ranked #3,777 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dietrich?
2,212 babies have been named Dietrich in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dietrich most popular?
Dietrich peaked in 2016, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Dietrich a boy or girl name?
Dietrich is used for both: about 7% of babies named Dietrich have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Dietrich rising or falling?
Dietrich is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dietrich?
Well-known people named Dietrich include Dietrich Bonhoeffer (religious figure), Dietrich von Choltitz (military personnel), Dietrich Eckart (writer).