Dana
Dana is a name of Hebrew and English origin, meaning 'God is my judge' or 'from Denmark'. It has been used across multiple cultures and carries both biblical significance and a connection to Scandinavian heritage.
Current Popularity
#4157 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Traditionally unisex, though more commonly used for girls in recent decades
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across different languages
- •Strong biblical roots appeal to families seeking meaningful names
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
Similar Names
Famous People
Dana Carvey
Comedian and actor
Dana Vollmer
Olympic gold medal swimmer
Dana Barros
Former NBA player
Dana Bash
Television journalist
Statistics
53,287
Total births since 1880
1962
Peak year
Discovery
Keep browsing
Rising now
Browse trending names
Names that climbed the most between 2020 and 2025.
Always popular
Explore timeless classics
Names that have sat in the top 50 for decades.
For this gender
See all-time favorites
The most common names since 1880, by total births.
Stories
Read famous-name profiles
How well-known people changed the names they carried.
Guides
Browse recent articles
Recent articles on naming trends.