Diane
5 countries#2607 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Diane was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
520,034 births recorded 1898–2025 · currently #2607 · peaked in 1955 with 23,343 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
22,580 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #81 · peaked in 2022 with 701 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines, Rhône, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,493 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 229 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,223 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1974 with 229 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
258 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2499 · peaked in 1997 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 1997–1998 · peaked in 1997 with 6 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Diane’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1157 | — |
| 2007 | #1137 | ↑20 |
| 2008 | #1250 | ↓113 |
| 2009 | #1660 | ↓410 |
| 2010 | #1569 | ↑91 |
| 2011 | #1666 | ↓97 |
| 2012 | #1714 | ↓48 |
| 2013 | #1849 | ↓135 |
| 2014 | #1706 | ↑143 |
| 2015 | #2103 | ↓397 |
| 2016 | #1972 | ↑131 |
| 2017 | #2184 | ↓212 |
| 2018 | #2478 | ↓294 |
| 2019 | #2451 | ↑27 |
| 2020 | #2341 | ↑110 |
| 2021 | #1861 | ↑480 |
| 2022 | #2228 | ↓367 |
| 2023 | #2823 | ↓595 |
| 2024 | #2248 | ↑575 |
| 2025 | #2607 | ↓359 |
Frequently asked questions about Diane
Is Diane a popular name?
Yes — Diane currently ranks #2607 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Diane more common for boys or girls?
Diane is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Diane most popular?
Diane peaked in 1955 in United States, with 23,343 recorded births that year.
Is Diane rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Diane’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1700 in 1898 to #2607 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Diane?
At least 545,107 babies have been recorded with the name Diane across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Diane popular in more than one country?
Yes — Diane appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Diane?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Diane include Cirilla, Delylah, Divinity, Ellyana.
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