Diana Girl

Popularity: #232 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DYE-uh-nuh //daɪˈænə//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: divine; Greek: heavenly

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Diana has its roots in ancient languages, deriving from the Latin name 'Diana', which is believed to be connected to the Indo-European root *dyeu-, meaning 'to shine' or 'daylight'. This etymology links Diana to the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, who was often associated with nature and the wilderness.

The name entered the English language through the influence of the Romans, who worshipped Diana as a significant deity in their pantheon, particularly during the classical period, which spanned from the 1st century BCE to the 5th century CE. Historically, Diana has been a name of considerable significance.

In Roman mythology, Diana was revered as a protector of women and children, and she was often depicted in art and literature, influencing various cultural narratives throughout the centuries. The name gained further prominence during the Renaissance, a period marked by a revival of classical learning and values, when ancient myths and figures were reinterpreted and celebrated.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works, including those of Shakespeare and other playwrights of the early modern period, which helped to solidify its place in the English lexicon. Culturally, the name Diana has been associated with ideals of femininity, strength, and independence, reflecting the attributes of the goddess herself.

The name has also been linked to various historical figures, including Saint Diana, a Christian martyr from the early centuries of the faith, although her story is less documented compared to other saints. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its rich mythological background and the positive connotations associated with its historical and cultural significance, making it a name that resonates through various eras.

Famous people named Diana

In this section, you will find notable people named Diana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Diana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Diana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Diana Ross is a singer and actress best known for her work with The Supremes, Lady Sings the Blues, and Dreamgirls.

Diana Krall is a jazz pianist and singer best known for All for You, The Look of Love, and Live in Paris.

Diana Gabaldon is an author best known for the Outlander series.

Diana Wynne Jones is an author best known for Howl's Moving Castle, Charmed Life, and Dogsbody.

Diana Rigg is an actress best known for her roles in The Avengers, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, and Game of Thrones.

Diana Kauffman is a notable figure in the field of education best known for her contributions to early childhood education.

Fictional characters named Diana

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Diana Prince is a fictional character from the DC Comics universe. She is also known as Wonder Woman, a superheroine who fights for justice and equality.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Diana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CharlotteElizabethVictoriaMargaretAliceCatherine

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Diana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DelilahLianaSiennaMinaTianaRianaDariaDina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Diana was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Diana has ranked as high as #85 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Diana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Diana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Diana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Diana.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,277 0 1,277
2024 1,301 0 1,301
2023 1,312 0 1,312
2022 1,316 0 1,316
2021 1,329 0 1,329
2020 1,236 0 1,236
2019 1,435 0 1,435
2018 1,608 0 1,608
2017 1,368 0 1,368
2016 1,183 0 1,183
2015 1,091 0 1,091
2014 1,092 0 1,092
2013 1,179 0 1,179
2012 1,288 0 1,288
2011 1,545 0 1,545
2010 1,622 0 1,622
2009 1,943 0 1,943
2008 2,453 9 2,444
2007 3,187 5 3,182
2006 2,841 0 2,841
2005 3,165 6 3,159
2004 3,567 13 3,554
2003 3,164 15 3,149
2002 2,918 11 2,907
2001 3,198 0 3,198
2000 3,176 9 3,167
1999 3,340 12 3,328
1998 3,862 9 3,853
1997 3,597 11 3,586
1996 2,957 6 2,951
1995 3,182 15 3,167
1994 3,407 38 3,369
1993 3,422 33 3,389
1992 3,278 27 3,251
1991 3,374 32 3,342
1990 3,577 29 3,548
1989 3,733 46 3,687
1988 3,517 28 3,489
1987 3,390 36 3,354
1986 3,702 33 3,669
1985 3,721 35 3,686
1984 4,007 42 3,965
1983 4,069 30 4,039
1982 4,463 33 4,430
1981 3,994 23 3,971
1980 2,629 15 2,614
1979 2,793 12 2,781
1978 2,904 19 2,885
1977 2,862 16 2,846
1976 2,774 14 2,760
1975 2,928 16 2,912
1974 3,533 20 3,513
1973 3,532 13 3,519
1972 3,562 14 3,548
1971 4,229 18 4,211
1970 4,389 16 4,373
1969 4,542 17 4,525
1968 5,013 18 4,995
1967 5,360 20 5,340
1966 5,514 10 5,504
1965 5,941 15 5,926
1964 7,087 17 7,070
1963 7,327 17 7,310
1962 7,872 30 7,842
1961 8,220 22 8,198
1960 8,345 18 8,327
1959 8,658 21 8,637
1958 9,185 16 9,169
1957 9,459 26 9,433
1956 7,860 9 7,851
1955 7,865 18 7,847
1954 7,636 12 7,624
1953 7,459 21 7,438
1952 7,410 18 7,392
1951 7,406 10 7,396
1950 7,465 18 7,447
1949 7,550 15 7,535
1948 7,731 25 7,706
1947 7,636 14 7,622
1946 7,562 18 7,544
1945 6,063 16 6,047
1944 4,320 9 4,311
1943 4,353 16 4,337
1942 3,871 14 3,857
1941 2,558 14 2,544
1940 2,209 14 2,195
1939 1,719 7 1,712
1938 1,466 0 1,466
1937 1,333 0 1,333
1936 834 0 834
1935 809 5 804
1934 860 0 860
1933 728 0 728
1932 661 0 661
1931 538 0 538
1930 564 0 564
1929 539 0 539
1928 407 0 407
1927 351 0 351
1926 325 5 320
1925 304 0 304
1924 277 0 277
1923 284 0 284
1922 267 0 267
1921 242 0 242
1920 232 0 232
1919 213 0 213
1918 209 0 209
1917 149 0 149
1916 159 0 159
1915 157 0 157
1914 152 0 152
1913 101 0 101
1912 86 0 86
1911 56 0 56
1910 55 0 55
1909 44 0 44
1908 55 0 55
1907 35 0 35
1906 38 0 38
1905 31 0 31
1904 36 0 36
1903 26 0 26
1902 36 0 36
1901 23 0 23
1900 29 0 29
1899 31 0 31
1898 27 0 27
1897 18 0 18
1896 30 0 30
1895 23 0 23
1894 23 0 23
1893 24 0 24
1892 20 0 20
1891 16 0 16
1890 13 0 13
1889 20 0 20
1888 6 0 6
1887 16 0 16
1886 13 0 13
1885 13 0 13
1884 15 0 15
1883 10 0 10
1882 8 0 8
1881 7 0 7
1880 10 0 10

Top States for Diana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 205
16%
TX 186
15%
FL 105
8%
NY 78
6%
IL 50
4%
NC 44
3%
GA 37
3%
VA 37
3%
NJ 35
3%
TN 35
3%
PA 33
3%
WA 32
3%
MD 31
2%
MI 30
2%
AZ 26
2%
OH 24
2%
MN 21
2%
CO 19
1%
IN 19
1%
SC 18
1%
OK 16
1%
UT 15
1%
ID 14
1%
KY 13
1%
LA 13
1%
MA 13
1%
MO 13
1%
AL 12
1%
CT 12
1%
OR 12
1%
IA 10
1%
KS 10
1%
WI 9
1%
HI 8
1%
NV 8
1%
NE 7
1%
MS 6
0%
DE 6
0%
AK 5
0%
AR 5
0%