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Diesel

Boy name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Diesel: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2006.

Diesel is a modern, energetic name derived from the German surname of Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. Its meaning is tied to the German word *Diesel*, thought to be a shortened form of *Christian* or possibly connected to a type of heavy petroleum fuel—though the name itself carries no ancient linguistic root. The most famous bearer, Rudolf Diesel (1858–1913), was the brilliant German engineer whose compression-ignition engine revolutionised industry and transport. While no major place is directly named after Rudolf, his surname endures in countless "Diesel" garages and filling stations worldwide. A notable footnote: Diesel has recently gained popularity as a bold, unconventional first name in Scotland and beyond, evoking a rugged, industrial coolness that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive and modern for their child.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20064 babies
Latest (2008)
#5354 babies
Total births
11since 2005
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).