Total births
2,063
Unisex name · since 1917
Dietrich
2,063 babies named Dietrich in U.S. Social Security records since 1917, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #3351
- among boys today
- 2,063
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Dietrich currently ranks #3351 among unisex names in America, with 2,063 babies recorded since 1917.
Social Security Administration records show Dietrich recorded 2,063 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #3351 nationally today, ahead of 77% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #3351 among boys today
- 2,063 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 77% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dietrich is currently the #3351 unisex name in America, more common than 77% of boys - 2,063 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3351
- among boys today
- 2,063
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 77%
- more common than other boys
Dietrich vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3351
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 77% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Dietrich was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
58 babies were named Dietrich in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Dietrich compares
2,063 Top 21% higher than 79% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dietrich's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dietrich | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,063 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dietrich's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dietrich's SSA record in two at 1980 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dietrich at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#3,351
Active since
1917
Dietrich popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Dietrich popularity over time - girls
149 total births recorded since 1953 (Dietrich as girls' name)
Dietrich by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Dietrich's strongest decade.
400 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Dietrich births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 26
1920s
26 births
- 1930s 60
1930s
60 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s 90
1950s
90 births
- 1960s
1960s
180 births
- 1970s
1970s
316 births
- 1980s
1980s
219 births
- 1990s
1990s
283 births
- 2000s
2000s
280 births
- 2010s
2010s
400 births
- 2020s
2020s
185 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 400 births (19% of all-time use).
How Dietrich compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Dietrich's total volume
Dietrich vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dietrich by state
Where Dietrich concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 70 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 36 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 7 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.2% |
California share of Dietrich's total US births 3.4%
Even split
70 of 2,063 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dietrich? ▼
2,063 babies have been named Dietrich since 1917. It currently ranks #3351 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 58 births.
When was Dietrich most popular? ▼
Dietrich was most popular in the 2010s decade with 400 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Dietrich most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dietrich are California (70 births), Texas (36 births), Pennsylvania (11 births).
Is Dietrich a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Dietrich is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,063 births, and as a girl's name it has 149 births.
How long has the name Dietrich been used? ▼
Dietrich has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Dietrich? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Diego, Diesel, Dieter, Diezel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dietrich's data
- Dietrich's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (400 total births) through the 2020s (185) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Dietrichs (70 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dietrich
Nearby Names Like Dietrich
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dietrich
Diego Boy
#145 126,160 births
Diesel Boy
#3204 2,092 births
Dieter Boy
915 births
Diezel Boy
345 births
Dierks Boy
#5834 308 births
Compare Dietrich side by side: Dietrich vs Diego Dietrich vs Diesel Dietrich vs Dieter
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dietrich
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1917–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dietrich: #3351 Unisex Name - 2,063 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dietrich. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dietrich draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.