Holding steady.
Popularity of Dariane since 1992
Babies named Dariane per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dariane is a rare modern name first recorded in 1992, with its peak usage occurring in 1995. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and as of 2025, it is given to fewer than 5 girls per year, maintaining a stable but very low frequency. The name's origin is uncertain but likely represents a feminine elaboration of Darian, part of a wave of creatively formed names that emerged in the late 20th century. Dariane has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state or cultural group, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use.
Dariane appears to be a modern coinage, formed by adding the feminine suffix -ane to the name Darian, which itself is of uncertain derivation. Darian may be a variant of Darren (an English name of unknown meaning) or a feminine form of Darius (Persian for 'upholder of the good'). Dariane first appeared in U.S. records in the 1990s, reflecting a trend of creating elaborate feminine versions of simpler names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dari, Riane, Dee
Sibling names for Dariane
Names that share Dariane's style, for a brother or sister.
