Diana
Diana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or luminous.
Origin and history
Diana is a classic name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. It has been a steadily popular choice in the United States throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The name gained widespread global prominence due to Princess Diana of Wales.
Popularity in the United States
368,487 babies in the United States have been named Diana since 1880. It ranks #101 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #229.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (9.6 %)
- IL (6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 118 |
| 1890-1900 | 225 |
| 1900-1910 | 353 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,337 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,223 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,500 |
| 1940-1950 | 53,698 |
| 1950-1960 | 80,234 |
| 1960-1970 | 65,037 |
| 1970-1980 | 33,348 |
| 1980-1990 | 36,904 |
| 1990-2000 | 33,784 |
| 2000-2010 | 29,544 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,411 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,771 |
Famous people named Diana
- Diana Ross: Singer, Actress
- Diana, Princess of Wales: Humanitarian, Royal
- Diana Taurasi: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Di, Dee
Fun facts
- In ancient Roman religion, Diana was the patron goddess of the countryside, hunters, crossroads, and the moon.
- Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, elevated the name to iconic international recognition in the late 20th century.