How old is someone named Diego?
The average Diego is 18 years old.
Half of all living Diegos are between 11 and 23.
When was Diego popular?
Diego had one big moment, peaking in 2006. 59% of the babies ever named Diego arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 112 | 0 |
| 1920s | 197 | 0 |
| 1930s | 188 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 224 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 350 | 240 |
| 1960s | 633 | 520 |
| 1970s | 1,244 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 3,912 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 13,522 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 56,156 | 55,000 |
| 2010s | 33,432 | 33,000 |
| 2020s | 16,425 | 16,000 |
How many Diegos are still alive?
About 120,000 Diegos are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 130,000 babies named Diego since 1887.
Nearly every Diego ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Diego?
More than half of living Diegos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 59%
- Gen Alpha 31%
Is Diego an old name?
Not really. Diego is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Diego will be 35 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Diego a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Diegos are men.
Names the same age as Diego
NAME TWIN
Diego's name twin is Hayden. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Hayden's age curve is the closest match to Diego's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Diego
How old is the average Diego?
The average Diego in the US is 18 years old. The median is 19, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Diego?
About 120,000 Diegos are alive in the US today, out of roughly 130,000 babies given the name since 1887.
When was the name Diego most popular?
In 2006, when about 8,400 baby boys were named Diego.
Is Diego a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 59% of living Diegos are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this