Dietrich
Boy name · #3772 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Dietrich? In official American birth records, Dietrich has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 29 baby boys were named Dietrich, placing it at #3772 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3775, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 62,069 boys born in 2025 was named Dietrich.
Babies named Dietrich per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Dietrich first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 58 boys were named Dietrich — good for #2278 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Dietrich against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Dietrich in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Dietrich is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Dietrich will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Dietrich is most common
State-level data for Dietrich is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Dietrich
Statistically, parents drawn to Dietrich tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Friedrich, Boruch, Dutch, Robinson, and Davidson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dietrich | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3757 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3335 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4002 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3879 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2972 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4020 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2943 |
| 2018 | 30 | #3607 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2532 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2278 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3775 |
| 2014 | 56 | #2317 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2763 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3059 |
| 2011 | 26 | #3885 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3377 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4429 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3823 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3313 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3384 |
| 2005 | 30 | #3319 |
| 2004 | 24 | #3735 |
| 2003 | 31 | #3044 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3188 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3721 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Dietrich?
In official American birth records, the name Dietrich first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Dietrich a popular boy name?
Dietrich ranked #3772 among boys in 2025 with 29 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3775.
When was the name Dietrich most popular?
Dietrich peaked in 2016, when 58 American boys received the name (ranked #2278 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dietrich?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 62,069 newborn American boys was named Dietrich. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.