Diem
Every Diem since 1980 — 806 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diem
Diem is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,239 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 806 American babies have been named Diem — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 63 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 Diem stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diem 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 | 7 | #12,239 | — | — |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,336 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,890 | — | — |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,510 | 5 | #12,826 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,445 | 7 | #9,988 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,794 | 6 | #10,959 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,805 | 5 | #12,646 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,502 | 9 | #8,327 |
| 2017 | 46 | #3,402 | 6 | #11,112 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,023 | 8 | #9,056 |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,226 | 6 | #11,025 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,352 | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2013 | 42 | #3,655 | 5 | #12,620 |
| 2012 | 57 | #2,983 | 5 | #12,751 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,910 | 6 | #11,191 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,664 | — | — |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,141 | 8 | #9,203 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,612 | 5 | #13,025 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,394 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,698 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,151 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,045 | — | — |
| 1985 | 15 | #4,911 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,390 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diem in 2025?
Diem ranked #12,239 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Diem?
806 babies have been named Diem in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diem most popular?
Diem peaked in 2016, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Diem a boy or girl name?
Diem is used for both: about 89% of babies named Diem have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Diem rising or falling?
Diem is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.