Diezel
Every Diezel since 2003 — 345 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diezel
Diezel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 2003, 345 American babies have been named Diezel. Its peak came in 2013, when 27 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 Diezel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diezel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,864 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,391 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,177 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,651 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,512 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,118 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,015 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,827 |
| 2015 | 26 | #4,007 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,429 |
| 2013 | 27 | #3,775 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,283 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,541 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,720 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,527 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,767 |
| 2007 | 14 | #5,995 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,135 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,442 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,899 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diezel in 2025?
Diezel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Diezel?
345 babies have been named Diezel in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diezel most popular?
Diezel peaked in 2013, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Diezel a boy or girl name?
Diezel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Diezel rising or falling?
Diezel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.