Diesel Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEE-zuhl / /ˈdiː.zəl/English; German
Meaning
English: 'fuel'; German: 'day's work'
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, 'Diesel' is derived from the name of the German engineer Rudolf Diesel, who invented the diesel engine. The German interpretation relates to the word 'Diesel' meaning 'day's work', reflecting the industrious nature associated with the engine's use.
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Famous people named Diesel
Diesel La Torraca — Australian actor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Diesel was first seen in the United States in 2001. Diesel has ranked as high as #1239 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Utah, Ohio, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Diesel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Diesel (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 65 |
| 2007 | 79 |
| 2008 | 90 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 108 |
| 2011 | 123 |
| 2012 | 134 |
| 2013 | 135 |
| 2014 | 156 |
| 2015 | 140 |
| 2016 | 135 |
| 2017 | 119 |
| 2018 | 96 |
| 2019 | 86 |
| 2020 | 79 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 38 |