Diesel

Diesel - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Diesel at a glance

Diesel is ranked #3958 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 2014 at #1293 and first appeared on the charts in 2002.

Rank in 2024
#3958
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
2014 (#1293)
First appeared
2002
Trend
#1877 in 2019 → #3958 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
4.3/5 (28 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Diesel appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #3151. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Diesel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Diesel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Diesel. The baby boy name Diesel was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3958 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Diesel peaked in popularity 12 years ago in 2014 on position 1293.



Famous with this name

Vin Diesel
Diesel
Diesel


How would you rate Diesel, 1-5?

Rating: 4.3/5 (28 recent votes)


Diesel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Diesel is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,702 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,702.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Diesel is where you live.


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Diesel origin and meaning

Diesel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Diesel, pop culture references for the name Diesel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Diesel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Diesel, sorted by popularity.

Dashiell / Dashel / Dashiel /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20243958
20232598
20222948
20211905
20202168
20191877
20182041
20171706
20161610
20151312
20141293
20131454
20121305
20111512
20101758
20091479
20081897
20072015
20062397
20052604
20023151

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2702

Even more about Diesel


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Diesel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Diesel?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
2014
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Diesel
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 2002
2024 births +5

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