boys' name · peaked 1972

Diallo

Every Diallo since 1971 — 811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#7,804
among boys
Babies in 2025
10
named Diallo
Peak year
1972
81 babies
All-time total
811
since 1971

The story of Diallo

Diallo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,804 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 811 American babies have been named Diallo. Its peak came in 1972, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Diallo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Diallo 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 10 #7,804
2024 12 #6,934
2023 8 #9,133
2022 6 #11,220
2021 8 #9,032
2020
2019 10 #7,778
2018 7 #9,938
2017
2016 9 #8,314
2015 8 #8,953
2014 7 #9,907
2013 6 #11,090
2012 5 #12,747
2011 14 #6,028
2010 10 #7,733
2009 9 #8,471
2008 6 #11,429
2007 19 #4,858
2006 18 #4,914
2005 18 #4,685
2004 23 #3,900
2003 18 #4,475
2002 28 #3,206
2001 30 #3,007
2000 24 #3,448
1995 16 #3,910
1990 5 #8,468
1985
1980 6 #5,707
1975 33 #1,565
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Diallo in 2025?

Diallo ranked #7,804 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Diallo?

811 babies have been named Diallo in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Diallo most popular?

Diallo peaked in 1972, when 81 newborns received the name.

Is Diallo a boy or girl name?

Diallo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Diallo rising or falling?

Diallo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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