Will my child share the name Diesel with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Diesel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Diesel in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Diesel becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Diesel is rising: up 574 places since 2015, to #3,334 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #711 in 2006.

Is Diesel a good choice for a distinctive name?

Diesel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Diesel a popular baby name in the United States?

Diesel does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3334

Diesel

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Diesel is a distinctive choice, ranked #3334 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Diesel in their class.

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UK Rank 2020

#3334

About the Name Diesel

Diesel is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 574 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #711 in 2006 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.

Diesel is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Diesel in their class.