Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Deigo

Erythrina variegata, commonly known as tiger's claw or Indian coral tree, is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#3,815 (2005)
Total Babies
226
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1987
First Year
2019
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#3815
Peak Rank
226
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Deigo

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Erythrina variegata, commonly known as tiger's claw or Indian coral tree, is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.

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The Story of Deigo

Deigo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 24 Deigos were born — ranking #3,815 that year. As of 2026, Deigo ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 226 Deigos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Deigo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deigo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Dago
  • Digo
  • Dogo
  • Dugo
  • Daigo
  • Dicho
  • Diko
  • Doggy
  • Dougie
  • Doggie
  • Deco
  • Digga

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deigo

What does the name Deigo mean?
Erythrina variegata, commonly known as tiger's claw or Indian coral tree, is a species of Erythrina native to the tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Africa, the Indian subcontinent, northern Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean east to Fiji.
How popular is Deigo in 2026?
In 2026, Deigo ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Deigo most popular?
Deigo reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #3,815 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Deigo most popular?
Deigo has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deigo.
Is Deigo a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Deigo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Deigo?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deigo include Goff, Elzear, Marden. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deigo

Deigo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Deigo's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #3,815. Use the chart and map above to compare Deigo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.