Total births
153
Boys' name · since 1970
Diogenes
Diogenes has 153 recorded births since 1970 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1991 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 153
- total births
- 1970–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Diogenes is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 153 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Diogenes recorded 153 times among boys since 1970, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2011.
- 153 total births
- 1970–2011 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
153 boys have been named Diogenes since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2011.
- 153
- total births
- 1970–2011
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Diogenes was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
10 babies were named Diogenes in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Diogenes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Diogenes's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Diogenes at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Diogenes popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2011
- Peak year (1991)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Diogenes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Diogenes's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Diogenes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
38 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s
1990s
45 births
- 2000s
2000s
26 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 45 births (29% of all-time use).
Diogenes by state
Where Diogenes concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 17.0% |
New York share of Diogenes's total US births 17.0%
26 of 153 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Diogenes? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 153 babies named Diogenes. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 10 births.
When was Diogenes most popular? ▼
Diogenes was most popular in the 1990s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Diogenes most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Diogenes are New York (26 births).
How long has the name Diogenes been used? ▼
Diogenes has been recorded in Social Security data since 1970, spanning 42 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Diogenes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dion, Dionte, Dior, Dionicio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Diogenes's data
- Diogenes's decade-level peak was the 1990s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Diogeness (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Diogenes
Nearby Names Like Diogenes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Diogenes
Dion Boy
#1120 18,914 births
Dionte Boy
#7363 3,143 births
Dior Boy
#1323 2,138 births
Dionicio Boy
#9011 2,094 births
Diondre Boy
#6926 1,441 births
Compare Diogenes side by side: Diogenes vs Dion Diogenes vs Dionte Diogenes vs Dior
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1970–2011 (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. "Diogenes: Baby Name Since 1970 - 153 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/diogenes. 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 Diogenes 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 July 2026.