UK boy's name
Diezel
A masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the word "diesel".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Diezel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Diezel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Diezel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Diezel ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Diezel.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Diezel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4678
2010
Births in 2010
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
5 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Diezel mean?
The name Diezel is an invented modern name that does not have a long history or cultural origin. It likely emerged in the 20th century as a unique name without any direct linguistic roots or etymology.
While the name Diezel does not have any recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may have been inspired by the German word "Diesel," which refers to the type of engine invented by German engineer Rudolf Diesel in the late 19th century.
Since Diezel is a relatively new name, there are no well-known historical figures or famous individuals from previous centuries who bore this name. However, here are five notable people with the first name Diezel from more recent times:
1. Diezel Braxton-Lewis (born 1995), an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League.
2. Diezel Schlitter (born 1991), a South African cricketer who has played for the Cape Cobras and the Knights in domestic cricket.
3. Diezel Verlinden (born 1992), a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie.
4. Diezel Rucker (born 1987), an American former professional basketball player who played in various leagues, including the NBA G League and overseas.
5. Diezel Xtravaganza (born 1983), an American drag queen, performer, and activist, known for her work in the LGBTQ+ community.
Despite its modern origins, the name Diezel has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions or communities. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name with a unique spelling and sound.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Diezel over time
The chart below shows babies named Diezel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Diezel, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Diezel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Diezel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4678 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3545 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Diezel
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Diezel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Diezel in the UK right now?
In 2010, Diezel was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Diezel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Diezel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Diezel?
A masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the word "diesel".
How many people are called Diezel in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Diezel across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.