Didier
Every Didier since 1960 — 1,009 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Didier
Didier is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,549 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 1,009 American babies have been named Didier. Its peak came in 2009, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Didier stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Didier year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,549 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,349 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4,142 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,464 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,817 |
| 2020 | 34 | #3,290 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,519 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,263 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,262 |
| 2016 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,614 |
| 2014 | 37 | #3,050 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,520 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,067 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3,919 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,648 |
| 2009 | 51 | #2,492 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,794 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,569 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,814 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,257 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,901 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,341 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,946 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,578 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,660 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,340 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,988 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,299 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,727 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,374 |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,043 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3,761 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Didier
- Didier Drogba Soccer player · b. 1978
- Didier Pironi Racing driver · 1952–1987
- Didier Ratsiraka Politician · b. 1936
- Didier Burkhalter Politician · b. 1960
- Didier Queloz Astronomer · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Didier in 2025?
Didier ranked #6,549 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Didier?
1,009 babies have been named Didier in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Didier most popular?
Didier peaked in 2009, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Didier a boy or girl name?
Didier is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Didier rising or falling?
Didier is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Didier?
Well-known people named Didier include Didier Drogba (soccer player), Didier Pironi (racing driver), Didier Ratsiraka (politician).