The name Dieter is of German origin and means "people ruler". It is a derivative of the Germanic word "diot" which means "people". The name has been used in Germany since medieval times but it became popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, likely due to immigration patterns. Today, Dieter remains a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their sons.
The name Dieter has seen a varied degree of popularity over the years in the United States, as evidenced by the birth statistics provided.
In the early to mid-1950s, the name Dieter saw a steady increase in usage, with the number of births ranging from 6 to 18 per year. The peak of this period was reached in 1962, with 33 births that year.
However, the popularity of the name began to decline thereafter, dropping to 25 births by 1970. This downward trend continued throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with the number of births per year fluctuating between 6 and 20.
The name Dieter experienced a brief resurgence in popularity during the mid-1990s to early 2000s, with a peak of 16 births in 2010. However, this was short-lived, as the number of births dropped back down to single digits by 2013.
In recent years, the name Dieter has seen a slight increase in popularity once again, with 6 to 8 births per year since 2017. As of 2023, the total number of births for the name Dieter in the United States stands at 915.
Overall, while the name Dieter has not been among the most popular choices in recent decades, it has maintained a consistent presence in American naming culture throughout the past century.