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Diana vs Rose

Which is more popular?
Rose is more popular than Diana today: about 2,386 US babies were given the name Rose in 2025, compared with 1,277 named Diana.
DianaRose
Meaning Moon goddess Rose
Origin latin latin
Gender Girl Girl
Pronunciation dy-AN-ah ROHZ
Syllables 3 1
First appeared18801880
Peak year1957 (9,433)1917 (9,783)
In 20251,2772,386
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Diana Rose
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDianaRose
2020s 7,771 14,187
2010s 13,411 17,522
2000s 29,544 9,569
1990s 33,784 8,488
1980s 36,904 9,832
1970s 33,348 11,388
1960s 65,037 31,859
1950s 80,234 66,688
1940s 53,698 51,643
1930s 9,500 59,111
1920s 3,223 85,305
1910s 1,337 74,690
1900s 353 28,106
1890s 225 21,134
1880s 118 11,064

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.

What does Rose mean?

IS a bloom word: directly the English flower name, from Latin 'rosa' (the rose). Also used historically as a short form of Germanic names with the element 'hrod' (fame), but the enduring modern sense is the flower itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is Diana or Rose more popular?

Rose is more popular than Diana today: about 2,386 US babies were given the name Rose in 2025, compared with 1,277 named Diana.

What is the difference between Diana and Rose?

Diana means Moon goddess (latin origin), while Rose means Rose (latin origin).

Which name is older, Diana or Rose?

In US records, Diana first appears in 1880 and Rose in 1880, so Diana has the longer recorded history.