Dieter
- Pronunciation
- [Die-ter]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Gifted Ruler. Variant Of Diederick.
- Origin
- German
Dieter Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 916 baby boys have been named Dieter. The name peaked in 1967 with 36 US births that year (rank #1259).
Top States for Dieter
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dieter births are: California (67), New York (28), Illinois (17).
Other German-Origin Names Like Dieter
If you like Dieter's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dieter's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Dieter
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Compare Dieter to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dieter against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).