Total births
451
Boys' name · since 2001
Diogo
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 451 babies named Diogo, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9469
- among boys today
- 451
- born since 2001
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
451 babies have been named Diogo since 2001, making it today's #9469 boys' name.
Diogo has 451 recorded births among boys since 2001, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9469 as of the latest data, more common than 34% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #9469 among boys today
- 451 born since 2001
- 2000s peak decade
- 34% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Diogo is currently the #9469 boys' name in America, more common than 34% of boys - 451 born since 2001, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9469
- among boys today
- 451
- born since 2001
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 34%
- more common than other boys
Diogo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9469
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 34% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Diogo was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
67 babies were named Diogo in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Diogo compares
451 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Diogo's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Diogo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 451 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 67 | 23 | 22,252 |
Diogo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Diogo's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2004 peak of 67, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Diogo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#9,469
Active since
2001
Diogo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2004)
- 67
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Diogo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Diogo's strongest decade.
305 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Diogo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
305 births
- 2010s 95
2010s
95 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 305 births (68% of all-time use).
Diogo by state
Where Diogo concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 54 | 12.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 30 | 6.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 27 | 6.0% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 22 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Diogo's total US births 12.0%
Even split
54 of 451 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Diogo? ▼
Since 2001, Social Security records show 451 babies named Diogo. Today it holds rank #9469 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 67 births.
When was Diogo most popular? ▼
Diogo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 305 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Diogo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Diogo are California (54 births), Texas (30 births), New York (27 births).
How long has the name Diogo been used? ▼
Diogo has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Diogo? ▼
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 Diogo's data
- Diogo's decade-level peak was the 2000s (305 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Diogos (54 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 Diogo
Nearby Names Like Diogo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Diogo
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 Diogo side by side: Diogo vs Dion Diogo vs Dionte Diogo vs Dior
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Diogo
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, 2001–2025 (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. "Diogo: #9469 Boys' Name - 451 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/diogo. 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 Diogo 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.