Diane

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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)

↗Declining

Popularity over time

189019502020

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Di, Didi, Annie, Dee
  • •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

Famous People

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Diane Keaton

Actress and filmmaker

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Diane von Fürstenberg

Fashion designer

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Diane Sawyer

Journalist and news anchor

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Diane Arbus

Photographer

Statistics

518,651

Total births since 1880

1955

Peak year

Discovery

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