boy's name
Diogenes
dy-OJ-uh-neez (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 153
Diogenes is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1991, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Diogenes Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 12 |
How Popular Is Diogenes?
In 2011, Diogenes was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Diogenes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Diogenes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Diogenes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Diogenes
- English dy-OJ-uh-neez
Sibling Names for Diogenes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Diogenes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Diogenes
How popular is the name Diogenes?
In 2011, Diogenes was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Diogenes a girl's or a boy's name?
Diogenes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Diogenes?
Diogenes has 4 syllables.
When was Diogenes most popular?
Diogenes peaked in 1991, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.