Diana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Diana means 'divine' or 'heavenly' and is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting.
Meaning of the Name Diana
Diana is a name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, Diana. The name is often associated with the concept of a strong, independent woman who possesses qualities of beauty, grace, and power. In Roman mythology, Diana was known as the protector of women and children. The name Diana has been used across different cultures and continues to be popular worldwide.
Popularity of the Name Diana
The popularity for the name Diana peaked in popularity in the year 1957 with 9,433 births, which ranked number 85 out of 10,387 unique names for that year. Diana had the most female births in 1957 with 9,433, which ranked number 43 out of 7,015 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 46, which ranked number 1,679 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Diana has remained flat over the last ten years from 1,285 births to 1,313 births, an increase of 2.18%. Among females, Diana has remained flat in popularity over the last ten years from 1,285 births to 1,313 births, an increase of 2.18%.
Nationwide Popularity of Diana
- 20 Year Trend of Diana: -54.97%
- 10 Year Trend of Diana: 2.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Diana: 2.18%
Popularity of Diana by State
Among females, Diana was most popular in Western states with 348 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 240 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Diana. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 199 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 423 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 199 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 240 | 124 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 262 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 310 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 147 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 85 | 216 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 327 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 346 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 302 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 336 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 247 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 507 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 217 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 144 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 315 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 312 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 300 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 405 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 298 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 268 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 188 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 199 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 186 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 79 | 212 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 412 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 359 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 195 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 413 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 318 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 348 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 168 | 187 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 331 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 52 | 145 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 164 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 318 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Diana
- Total Births of Diana: 1316 (0.22%)
- Female Births of Diana: 1316 (0.22%)
Given the upward trend of Diana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.22% increase in total births, for a total of 1,316 births in 2024. For Females, births for Diana have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,316 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.22%.