Diane
Diane is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or luminous.
Origin and history
Diane is traditionally the French form of Diana, a name derived from ancient Roman mythology associated with light and the goddess of the hunt. Although predominantly used as a female name, U.S. birth records document over 1,300 males named Diane, primarily during the mid-20th century. Today, its use for males in the United States is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,383 babies in the United States have been named Diane since 1880. It ranks #3333 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.5 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- PA (12.9 %)
- IL (11 %)
- MI (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 70 |
| 1940-1950 | 322 |
| 1950-1960 | 433 |
| 1960-1970 | 324 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 88 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Di, Dee
Fun facts
- Diane developed as the French version of the classical Latin name Diana.
- More than 1,300 American males received the name Diane in historical SSA records, peaking around mid-century.