Diana
5 countries#244 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Diana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
369,771 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #244 · peaked in 1957 with 9,459 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9,365 births recorded 1901–2022 · currently #216 · peaked in 2022 with 289 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Guadeloupe, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,178 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2021 with 191 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,750 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #264 · peaked in 2019 with 181 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
387 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 1981 with 49 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
41 births recorded 2011–2024 · peaked in 2015 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Diana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #120 | — |
| 2007 | #106 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #138 | ↓32 |
| 2009 | #166 | ↓28 |
| 2010 | #190 | ↓24 |
| 2011 | #204 | ↓14 |
| 2012 | #251 | ↓47 |
| 2013 | #271 | ↓20 |
| 2014 | #298 | ↓27 |
| 2015 | #296 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #269 | ↑27 |
| 2017 | #230 | ↑39 |
| 2018 | #185 | ↑45 |
| 2019 | #213 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #245 | ↓32 |
| 2021 | #225 | ↑20 |
| 2022 | #229 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #228 | ↑1 |
| 2024 | #242 | ↓14 |
| 2025 | #244 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Diana
Is Diana a popular name?
Yes — Diana currently ranks #244 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Diana more common for boys or girls?
Diana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Diana most popular?
Diana peaked in 1957 in United States, with 9,459 recorded births that year.
Is Diana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Diana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #547 in 1880 to #244 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Diana?
At least 382,314 babies have been recorded with the name Diana across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Diana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Diana appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Diana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Diana include Delaney, Brynlee, Ana, Miriam.
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