NAME PROFILE
Diesel
The name Diesel means 'from the valley,' and it is often associated with strength, power, and resilience. It evokes a sense of robustness and reliability, much like the fuel itself.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,092 |
| Gender | Male (40% / 60%) |
| Peak year | 2014 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2002 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 31%CA — 30%UT — 16%OH — 12%MO — 11%
Notable People
Diesel (Actor, *Fast & Furious* series) · Vin Diesel (Actor, *Guardians of the Galaxy*) · Diesel (Musician, known for the song 'Took My Soul')
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