Diego
Pronunciation: [ d-ee-AYG-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Diego first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 239 babies have been named Diego in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Diego is past its peak , currently ranked #61,609 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,609
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Diego is also used as a boy name, ranked #145.
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About the Name Diego
Diego is a girl name .
Is Diego a boy or girl name? Diego is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,609 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #145. Diego is more commonly used as a boy name.
Diego is currently ranked #61,609 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Diego include Die, Diy, Diie, and Diekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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