Diesel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Diesel originates from the German surname and is connected to the inventor Rudolf Diesel, who created the diesel engine. It signifies innovation and engineering and has gained popularity since the early 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Diesel is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Diesel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Diesel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2223rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1653rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Diesel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Diesel"
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːzəl/
Origin
German
Etymology
The name Diesel is derived from the German surname 'Diesel', believed to be related to the word 'diesel', which refers to the fuel type. It is associated with Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine.
Meaning
the name is associated with the fuel type and the inventor Rudolf Diesel.
Language Evolution
Diesel (German), Diesel (English)
Historical Usage
The name Diesel gained popularity in the early 20th century due to the invention of the diesel engine by Rudolf Diesel, which led to its association with machinery and engineering.
Variants & Derivatives
Dizel, Deisel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Diesel is perceived as a modern and industrial name, often associated with innovation and engineering.
Famous People
Rudolf Diesel, Diesel (the Australian actor)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Diesel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Diesel"
"Diesel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2223rd of 24088 | 853 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1653rd of 23106 | 1,179 |
Regional Popularity of "Diesel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
39.76% 1822nd/4582 |
- |
30.04% 2197th/7313 |
22.74% 1697th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
41.29% 1645th/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
25.96% 1771st/6822 |
24.24% 1521st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Diesel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Diesel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Diesel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.