Diem is a given name of Vietnamese origin. It is derived from the Vietnamese word "diễm", which means "poetic". The name has been used by both men and women in Vietnam for centuries, but it became particularly popular during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), when many members of the royal family bore this name.
The history of the name Diem is intertwined with that of Vietnamese literature. Many poets and writers throughout the centuries have used "diễm" in their works, giving the name a literary association. The most famous historical figure with the name Diem is probably Ngo Dinh Diem, who was the first president of South Vietnam from 1955 until his assassination in 1963.
Today, Diem continues to be a popular name among Vietnamese families, both within Vietnam and in the Vietnamese diaspora around the world. It remains associated with poetic beauty and literary elegance, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.
The name Diem has seen a varied number of births each year in the United States since 2008. Starting with five births in 2008, the number fluctuated over the years, reaching its peak in 2018 with nine births. The years 2009 and 2014 both had eight births, while several other years maintained a steady six or seven births each year until the most recent data from 2022, which showed five births again.
Over the span of these fourteen years, there have been a total of eighty-nine babies named Diem born in the United States. This statistic can be useful for understanding trends and popularity of names over time, as well as for comparisons with other names or countries.