Boys name · California
Diego in California
Diego was the #74 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 499 Diego births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 39,670 were recorded from 1926 on.
Popularity over time
Diego in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 8 | #394 |
| 1963 | 9 | #789 |
| 1974 | 32 | #448 |
| 1984 | 136 | #232 |
| 1994 | 540 | #114 |
| 2004 | 1,991 | #23 |
| 2015 | 911 | #51 |
| 2025 | 499 | #74 |
Rank swung between #10 (2007) and #789 (1963) in California, from #394 in 1926 to #74 in 2025.
Its busiest year in California was 2006, with 2,753 Diego births. In 2007 it reached #10, its highest boys-name rank in California.
Across the country, Diego reached its highest rank of #7 in New Mexico (2006). See Diego in every state →
How popular is Diego in California?
Diego was the #74 most common boys name in California in 2025, with 499 Diego births that year. In years with 5 or more births, 39,670 were recorded from 1926 on.
How many babies are named Diego in California?
In 2025, 499 babies born in California were named Diego.
What is the rank of Diego in California?
In 2025, Diego sat at #74 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.