Diane
Diane: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈæn/
Meaning and origin of Diane
- A female given name from Latin, popular in the middle of the 20th century
Etymology
An anglicization of French Diane, from Latin Diāna. Doublet of Diana
How popular is Diane?
Since 1880, 518,651 girls and 1,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Diane (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #963 in 1958. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Diane
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Sibling name ideas for Diane
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Diane FAQ
What does the name Diane mean?
A female given name from Latin, popular in the middle of the 20th century An anglicization of French Diane, from Latin Diāna. Doublet of Diana
What is the origin of the name Diane?
Diane is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Diane?
Since 1880, 518,651 girls and 1,383 boys in the U.S. have been named Diane (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #963 in 1958. In 2025, 66 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Diane a boy or girl name?
Diane is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 518,651 girls and 1,383 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.