Diana
Diana is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman goddess of the moon, hunt, and nature. The name embodies divine femininity and has been cherished across centuries for its classical elegance and mythological significance.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,272. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,545
- 2012: 1,288
- 2013: 1,179
- 2014: 1,092
- 2015: 1,091
- 2016: 1,183
- 2017: 1,368
- 2018: 1,608
- 2019: 1,435
- 2020: 1,236
- 2021: 1,329
- 2022: 1,316
- 2023: 1,312
- 2024: 1,301
- 2025: 1,277
- 2026 (projected): 1,272
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across multiple languages
- •Strong association with Princess Diana gives it a compassionate, humanitarian quality
- •Classic name that feels neither too trendy nor outdated
- •Works well in both professional and personal settings
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Famous People
Princess Diana
Princess of Wales and humanitarian icon
Diana Ross
Singer and Motown legend
Diana Rigg
Actress known for 'Game of Thrones' and 'The Avengers'
Diana Nyad
Long-distance swimmer and author
Statistics
368,487
Total births since 1880
1957
Peak year
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