Dian
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,578 births recorded 1912–2025 · peaked in 1946 with 287 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
49 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2008 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
49 births recorded 2004–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #5065 | — |
| 1989 | #8037 | ↓2972 |
| 1990 | #10193 | ↓2156 |
| 1991 | #7430 | ↑2763 |
| 1992 | #6652 | ↑778 |
| 1993 | #8052 | ↓1400 |
| 1994 | #10569 | ↓2517 |
| 1995 | #10514 | ↑55 |
| 1996 | #10567 | ↓53 |
| 1997 | #10836 | ↓269 |
| 1998 | #8584 | ↑2252 |
| 1999 | #11385 | ↓2801 |
| 2000 | #10745 | ↑640 |
| 2001 | #13521 | ↓2776 |
| 2003 | #13844 | ↓323 |
| 2004 | #10690 | ↑3154 |
| 2005 | #11834 | ↓1144 |
| 2007 | #17636 | ↓5802 |
| 2009 | #15242 | ↑2394 |
| 2015 | #16419 | ↓1177 |
Frequently asked questions about Dian
Is Dian a popular name?
Dian has 5,578 recorded births in United States between 1912 and 2025, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Dian more common for boys or girls?
Dian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dian most popular?
Dian peaked in 1946 in United States, with 287 recorded births that year.
Is Dian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dian’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2979 in 1912 to #16419 in 2015.
How many babies have been named Dian?
At least 5,627 babies have been recorded with the name Dian across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Dian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dian appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.