Dana
5 countries#1027 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
246,842 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1027 · peaked in 1971 with 8,032 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,294 births recorded 1955–2022 · currently #714 · peaked in 1999 with 155 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,249 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1997 with 225 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,710 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #957 · peaked in 1997 with 201 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
526 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1999 with 29 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
13 births recorded 1997–2011 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #397 | — |
| 2007 | #441 | ↓44 |
| 2008 | #464 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #528 | ↓64 |
| 2010 | #463 | ↑65 |
| 2011 | #617 | ↓154 |
| 2012 | #628 | ↓11 |
| 2013 | #732 | ↓104 |
| 2014 | #794 | ↓62 |
| 2015 | #856 | ↓62 |
| 2016 | #873 | ↓17 |
| 2017 | #942 | ↓69 |
| 2018 | #853 | ↑89 |
| 2019 | #951 | ↓98 |
| 2020 | #1059 | ↓108 |
| 2021 | #1081 | ↓22 |
| 2022 | #1022 | ↑59 |
| 2023 | #976 | ↑46 |
| 2024 | #1077 | ↓101 |
| 2025 | #1027 | ↑50 |
Frequently asked questions about Dana
Is Dana a popular name?
Yes — Dana currently ranks #1027 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dana more common for boys or girls?
Dana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dana most popular?
Dana peaked in 1971 in United States, with 8,032 recorded births that year.
Is Dana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dana’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #813 in 1882 to #1027 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dana?
At least 251,385 babies have been recorded with the name Dana across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dana appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dana include Spencer, Yamileth, Waverly, Alexa.
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