Dian
Dian is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or luminous.
Origin and history
Dian is a variant of Diana, originating from the Latin word 'diviana' meaning divine or heavenly. It was historically associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage as an alternative spelling during the mid-20th century but is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,369 babies in the United States have been named Dian since 1880. It ranks #2353 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.3 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- PA (8.9 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- OH (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 60 |
| 1930-1940 | 579 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,978 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,538 |
| 1960-1970 | 716 |
| 1970-1980 | 205 |
| 1980-1990 | 149 |
| 1990-2000 | 86 |
| 2000-2010 | 48 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Dian
- Dian Fossey: Primatologist, Conservationist
- Dian Bachar: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- Dian developed as a simplified English spelling variation of the classical Latin name Diana.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.