boy's name
Diogene
dyoh-ZHEN (French)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 45
Diogene is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1916 it was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #536. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Diogene is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in France in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Diogene Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 1910s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 20 |
How Popular Is Diogene?
In 1916, Diogene was given to 5 babies in France, ranking #536 that year. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Diogene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Diogene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Diogene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Diogene
- French dyoh-ZHEN
Sibling Names for Diogene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Diogene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Diogene
Is Diogene a girl's or a boy's name?
Diogene is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Diogene?
Diogene has 2 syllables.
When was Diogene most popular?
Diogene peaked in 1900, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.