Diem
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,978 in 2012
7 babies were named Diem in the US in 2025. It has dropped 7,175 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025
US births per million boys, 2008–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Diem you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Diem, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Diem would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDiem first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2012, when it ranked #2,978. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDiem has slipped 7,175 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Diem
Diem is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-iem”. US birth records list Diem for girls from 1980 to 2025, in 35 of those 46 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #2,978 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.2 | 138,696 girls |
| 1990s | 2.8 | 362,319 girls |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 235,294 girls |
| 2010s | 21 | 48,426 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,618 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 307,692 boys |
| 2010s | 3.1 | 323,625 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 288,462 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Diem
What is the origin of the name Diem?
Diem has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Diem a boy or girl name?
Diem is a girl name.
How popular is the name Diem?
Diem ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#2,978).