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 is the Roman goddess of the hunt, later identified with the moon (counterpart to Greek Artemis/Selene). Her name most likely derives from a root meaning 'heavenly, divine' rather than 'moon' itself, so the lunar sense is through the goddess's identification, not literal etymology.
Nicknames for Diana
- Di
- Didi
Variants & spellings
- Diane
- Diann
- Deanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diana mean?
Diana means Moon goddess. Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt, later identified with the moon (counterpart to Greek Artemis/Selene). Her name most likely derives from a root meaning 'heavenly, divine' rather than 'moon' itself, so the lunar sense is through the goddess's identification, not literal etymology.
What is the origin of the name Diana?
Diana is of latin origin.
How do you pronounce Diana?
Diana is pronounced “dy-AN-ah.”
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.
What names are similar to Diana?
Names similar to Diana include Rose, Luna, Julia, Natalie, Florence.
What names go well with Diana?
latin names that pair well with Diana include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.