Diane Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-AN / /diˈæn/French; Latin
Meaning
French: divine; Latin: light
Historical & Cultural Background
Diane is derived from the Latin name 'Diana', which was associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting. The name gained popularity in France during the Renaissance. It has been used in various cultures, often symbolizing purity and brightness.
Trend Summary
Diane has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Diana
- Diane
International Variants
- Diana (Spanish)
- Diane (English)
- Diana (Italian)
Famous people named Diane
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Diane was first seen in the United States in 1933. Diane has ranked as high as #1058 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Diane has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Diane (1973)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 15 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 18 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 25 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1943 | 33 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 36 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 28 |
| 1950 | 27 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 40 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 43 |
| 1955 | 53 |
| 1956 | 44 |
| 1957 | 53 |
| 1958 | 62 |
| 1959 | 51 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 36 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 50 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 25 |
| 1969 | 20 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |