Diane
Diane is the French form of Diana, derived from the Roman goddess of the moon and hunt. The name means 'divine' or 'heavenly' in Latin.
Current Popularity
#2620 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and straightforward spelling with no confusion
- •Popular mid-20th century name with vintage appeal
- •Pronunciation is clear and consistent across English-speaking countries
- •Professional-sounding name that ages well
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Famous People
Diane Keaton
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Diane von Fürstenberg
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Diane Sawyer
Journalist and news anchor
Diane Arbus
Photographer
Statistics
518,651
Total births since 1880
1955
Peak year
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