Diesel

Boy name

Diesel has been given to 2,092 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It peaked in 2014.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,092

Peak year

2014 (156 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2001

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Diesel.

2,095 babies since 1977

2,081 babies since 1880

2,104 babies since 1968

2,075 babies since 1972

2,074 babies since 1930

2,072 babies since 1962

2,117 babies since 1983

2,063 babies since 1915

How popular is the name Diesel?

Diesel has been given to 2,092 babies in the U.S. since 2001. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Diesel peak?

Diesel peaked in 2014, when 156 babies were given the name.

Is Diesel a girl or boy name?

Diesel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Diesel are boys).

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