Dietrich

Dietrich - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Dietrich at a glance

Dietrich is ranked #3959 among boy baby names in 2024, with 5 births in 2024. It peaked in 1972 at #1400 and first appeared on the charts in 1969.

Rank in 2024
#3959
Births in 2024
5
Peak year
1972 (#1400)
First appeared
1969
Trend
#2775 in 2014 → #3959 in 2024 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 295,303 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

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

Dietrich appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #1550. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dietrich and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dietrich? 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 Dietrich. The baby boy name Dietrich was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #3959 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. Dietrich peaked in popularity 54 years ago in 1972 on position 1400.



Famous with this name

Marlene Dietrich
Dietrich Haugk
Dena Dietrich


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Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Dietrich is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dietrich is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #888 - and is the least popular in Missouri at position #888.

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 Dietrich is where you live.


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Dietrich origin and meaning

Dietrich is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Dietrich, pop culture references for the name Dietrich and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dietrich

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

Derek / Derrick / Darius / Drake / Derick / Dirk / Darrius / Darrick / Dereck / Dedrick /

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
20243959
20172937
20163332
20142775
20132802
20123859
20023498
19993369
19973221
19933231
19922833
19902590
19882731
19832308
19812273
19792155
19772056
19751810
19721400
19711444
19691550

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Missouri888

Even more about Dietrich


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 Dietrich 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 Dietrich?

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
1972
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Dietrich
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 295,303
Letter count 8
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1969
2024 births +5

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