Boys name · Illinois
Diego in Illinois
Diego was the 132nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Diego that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 6,161 babies Diego.
Popularity over time
Diego in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 | 682nd |
| 1980 | 7 | 754th |
| 1988 | 29 | 334th |
| 1995 | 71 | 201st |
| 2003 | 290 | 68th |
| 2010 | 248 | 66th |
| 2018 | 112 | 130th |
| 2025 | 88 | 132nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 682nd in 1969 to 132nd in 2025.
The most babies named Diego in Illinois in a single year was 486, in 2007. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 2007.
Across the country, Diego reached its best rank of 7th in New Mexico (2006). See Diego in every state →
How popular is Diego in Illinois?
Diego was the 132nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Diego that year. Since 1969, Illinois families have named 6,161 babies Diego.
How many babies are named Diego in Illinois?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Diego in Illinois. The most babies named Diego in Illinois in a single year was 486, in 2007.
What is the rank of Diego in Illinois?
Diego ranked 132nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 29th among boys names in 2007.
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.