Dana: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wise and generous name, kind and true.
Dana as a Girl Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1056
- Peak
- #44 in 1971
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dana Means
Dana is a girl name of English origin. A wise and generous name, kind and true.
How Popular Dana Is
Dana currently ranks #1056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #44 in 1971. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dana
- Dana reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #44 in 1971.
- Once a top name, Dana has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Dana has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Dana is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Dana as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #3906
- Peak
- #165 in 1954
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dana Means
Dana is a unisex name of Irish origin. Wise and knowledgeable, a keeper of ancient truths.
How Popular Dana Is
Dana currently ranks #3906 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #165 in 1954. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dana
- Dana peaked at #165 in the U.S. in 1954.
- Dana is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Dana is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Dana
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dana
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dana.
Questions About Dana
What does Dana mean?
Dana is a girl name of English origin. A wise and generous name, kind and true.
How popular is Dana?
Dana currently ranks #1056 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #44 in 1971. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Dana come from?
Dana comes from English roots. Dana reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #44 in 1971.
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