Diana
Diana first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1957, when 9,433 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,277.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Diana popular?
Declining Diana is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1957 peak.
| 2020s | 7,771 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,411 | |
| 2000s | 29,544 | |
| 1990s | 33,784 | |
| 1980s | 36,904 | |
| 1970s | 33,348 | |
| 1960s | 65,037 | |
| 1950s | 80,234 | |
| 1940s | 53,698 | |
| 1930s | 9,500 | |
| 1920s | 3,223 | |
| 1910s | 1,337 | |
| 1900s | 353 | |
| 1890s | 225 | |
| 1880s | 118 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Diana mean?
Diana was the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt; her name is often linked to a root meaning “divine” or “heavenly.” Diana, Princess of Wales, gave it modern fame.
Nicknames for Diana
- Di
- Didi
Variants & spellings
- Diane
- Diann
- Deanna
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Frequently asked questions
Is Diana a boy or a girl name?
Diana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Diana a popular name right now?
Diana is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1957 peak.
How popular is the name Diana?
In 2025, Diana ranked #244 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Diana most popular?
Diana was most popular in 1957, when about 9,433 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Diana?
Common nicknames for Diana include Di, Didi.