Rising since 2011, #3,949 for boys today.
Popularity of Diago since 1996
Babies named Diago per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 124 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Diago is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996, but its popularity has been rising steadily since 2011. In 2025, it ranked 3,949th, with roughly 1 in 63,262 newborn boys bearing the name. Its peak year so far was 2021, reflecting a growing but still uncommon choice. The name is most frequently given in Florida and Texas, states with large Hispanic populations. Diago is likely a modern variant or phonetic respelling of the well-established Spanish name Diego, which itself derives from the Hebrew Jacob. The association with Diego lends it a familiar yet distinctive feel, blending tradition with a slightly unconventional twist.
Diago is likely a variant of Diego, the Spanish form of James, which derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'. The name may have emerged as a respelling or syncopated form of Diego, influenced by the Italian Diago or creative modern adaptations. It has been used sporadically in the United States since the late 20th century.
Where Diago is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Diago” around the world
Where Diago lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Di, D
Sibling names for Diago
Names that share Diago's style, for a brother or sister.
