Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Diallo since 1971
Babies named Diallo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 310 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 171 |
| 2000s | 193 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Diallo is a name of West African origin, primarily associated with the Fula ethnic group as a common surname. It has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1971, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name's highest popularity came in its peak year of 1972, though it has remained very rare overall, with a recent 1-in-170,808 frequency among male births in 2025. Its trajectory has been stable, with no recorded top state concentrations. The name carries cultural significance as a Fula patronymic, and its adoption in the U.S. may reflect a desire to honor West African heritage. Despite its rarity, Diallo has a strong, distinctive sound that sets it apart.
Diallo is a common surname among the Fula people of West Africa, particularly in Guinea, Mali, and Senegal. As a given name, it is likely a surname usage or a shortened form of a longer Fula name. The name gained some visibility in the United States after the 1999 police shooting of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed immigrant from Guinea, but its use as a first name remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D
Variants: Diallo
Sibling names for Diallo
Names that share Diallo's style, for a brother or sister.
