Rising since 2019, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Diogo since 2001
Babies named Diogo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 305 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Diogo is the Portuguese form of Diego, a name with deep Iberian roots. While its meaning remains uncertain, it has been in consistent use in Portugal and Brazil for many centuries. In the United States, Diogo first appeared in Social Security records in 2001 and reached its peak rank of 7679 in 2004. The name has been rising in popularity since 2019, reflecting increased interest in Portuguese and Spanish names. Although it remains rare in the U.S., with an estimated 1 in 170,808 males receiving the name in 2025, Diogo carries a distinct cultural identity tied to Lusophone heritage.
Diogo is the Portuguese form of Diego, which itself derives from the Spanish name Didacus. The origin of Didacus is debated; it may come from the Greek didache meaning 'teaching' or be a variant of Santiago. Diogo has been used in Portugal since the Middle Ages and remains a popular given name in Portuguese-speaking countries.
“Diogo” around the world
Where Diogo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dio, Di
Sibling names for Diogo
Names that share Diogo's style, for a brother or sister.
