Dieter
Dieter is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Warrior of the people, or ruler of the people.
Origin and history
Dieter is a traditional German name derived from elements meaning 'people' and 'army' or 'warrior'. It enjoyed widespread popularity in mid-20th century German-speaking regions, but remains relatively rare as a given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
915 babies in the United States have been named Dieter since 1880. It ranks #3763 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (57.3 %)
- NY (23.9 %)
- IL (14.5 %)
- MA (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 276 |
| 1970-1980 | 138 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 91 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Dieter
- Dieter Rams: Industrial Designer, Architect
- Dieter Bohlen: Musician, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old High German elements 'thiuda' (people) and 'heri' (army).
- Dieter was one of the most popular names for boys born in Germany from the 1930s through the 1950s.