Diezel
A masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the word "diesel".
Name Census estimates that about 342 living Americans carry the first name Diezel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Diezel today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diezel births was 2013 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diezel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
342
~ 1 in 1,002,206 Americans
Peak year
2013
27 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2023 SSA rank
#7,861
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Diezel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Diezel from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Diezel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Diezel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Diezel
The name Diezel is an invented modern name that does not have a long history or cultural origin. It likely emerged in the 20th century as a unique name without any direct linguistic roots or etymology.
While the name Diezel does not have any recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may have been inspired by the German word "Diesel," which refers to the type of engine invented by German engineer Rudolf Diesel in the late 19th century.
Since Diezel is a relatively new name, there are no well-known historical figures or famous individuals from previous centuries who bore this name. However, here are five notable people with the first name Diezel from more recent times:
1. Diezel Braxton-Lewis (born 1995), an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League.
2. Diezel Schlitter (born 1991), a South African cricketer who has played for the Cape Cobras and the Knights in domestic cricket.
3. Diezel Verlinden (born 1992), a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.
4. Diezel Rucker (born 1987), an American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
5. Diezel Xtravaganza (born 1983), an American drag queen, performer, and activist, known for her work in the LGBTQ+ community.
Despite its modern origins, the name Diezel has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions or communities. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name with a unique spelling and sound.
People
Diezel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Diezel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Diezel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diezel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 342 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diezel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,002,206 US residents.
Is Diezel a common name?
We classify Diezel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 345 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Diezel most popular?
The single biggest year for Diezel was 2013, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diezel is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Diezel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diezel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.