Declining since 1985, #244 for girls today.
Popularity of Diana since 1880
Babies named Diana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Diana's real moment was 1946.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 118 |
| 1890s | 225 |
| 1900s | 353 |
| 1910s | 1,337 |
| 1920s | 3,223 |
| 1930s | 9,500 |
| 1940s | 53,698 |
| 1950s | 80,234 |
| 1960s | 65,037 |
| 1970s | 33,348 |
| 1980s | 36,904 |
| 1990s | 33,784 |
| 2000s | 29,544 |
| 2010s | 13,411 |
| 2020s | 7,771 |
Meaning & origin
Diana is a name of Latin origin deeply rooted in Roman mythology. It saw its peak popularity in 1946, when it reached its highest rank. Since 1985, its usage has been gradually falling, with a current rank of 244 in 2025 and about 1 in 1,259 girls receiving the name. The name has a strong historical presence, particularly in top states like Delaware, North Dakota, and Maine. While not as common as in its mid-20th century heyday, it remains a classic choice with a timeless mythological resonance.
Diana is the Latin name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature, equivalent to the Greek Artemis. The name is derived from the Latin word 'diva' meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' It was used in ancient Rome and later revived in Renaissance Europe. In the English-speaking world, it gained popularity in the 17th century and saw a notable surge in the mid-20th century.
Where Diana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Diana” around the world
Where Diana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
270
babies in 2024
Ireland
17
babies in 2025
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Di, Anna, Didi
Sibling names for Diana
Names that share Diana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Diana, Victoria, Catherine, Alice, Helena, Andrea, Angela, Carla, Cassandra, Julia, Aretha, Cher, Deana, Delia, Dionna, Donia, Ladonna, Leisa, Minerva, Queen, Roxanna, Tatyana, Venus, Vesta, Vickey, Yadira, Artemis, Cristi, Dacia, Debera, Dede, Dedra, Dennise, Devona, Devonna, Diona, Dorinda, Elanor, Leda, Pamelia, Adonna, Alandra, Carmin, Cyntia, Danella, Dayonna, Dearra, Deatra, Dedria, Deniece, Deona, Donnia, Janica, Lenda, Leondra, Lindia, Lynnda, Pamila, Syliva, Barbar, Benay, Cynthea, Dalena, Darthy, Debanhi, Deeana, Delanna, Dodi, Ladana, Latona, Nayda, Slyvia, Tannya, Anderia, Artemisia, Atenea, Caroly, Cyntha, Darsi, Daveena, Dawnna, Dejane, Dianca, Gayna, Jolita, Nemesis, Netasha, Romonia
Brothers: Charles, William, James, Henry, Arthur, Alan, Allen, Bruce, Curtis, Russell, Apollo, Cyrus, Damone, Dian, Elvis, Ulysses, Clive, Damond, Danyel, Evander, Gaylen, Hercules, Vergil, Dade, Dail, Daman, Dannon, Dawan, Dmarco, Donathan, Konstantine, Kosta, Ulysee, Ulysess, Apolo, Argus, Aristotle, Celso, Danis, Danta, Darryle, Deano, Deeric, Derron, Dewight, Donye, Dorean, Dornell, Dyon, Jove, Lanard, Nike, Plato, Rameses, Ulyses, Dannis, Artimus, Darrie, Deanglo, Deddrick, Dionel, Dorell, Glendel
Names like Diana
Names whose popularity has moved with Diana's over the last 50 years.
