GirlEnglish origin

Diana: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A divine huntress, radiant and free.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#244
Peak
#42 in 1946

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #55518801900: #66019001910: #55319101920: #44319201930: #26319301940: #11719401950: #4719501960: #5319601970: #8919701980: #11819801990: #9819902000: #10620002005: #10020052010: #19020102015: #29620152020: #2442020#1#660

What Diana Means

Diana is a girl name of English origin. A divine huntress, radiant and free.

How Popular Diana Is

Diana currently ranks #244 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1946. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Diana

  • Diana reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1946.
  • Diana has been a top 100 name across 169+ years of American history.
  • Diana is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.

Names Like Diana

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Sibling Names for Diana

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Questions About Diana

What does Diana mean?

Diana is a girl name of English origin. A divine huntress, radiant and free.

How popular is Diana?

Diana currently ranks #244 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1946. It has held steady.

Where does Diana come from?

Diana comes from English roots. Diana reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1946.

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