Dianna
Dianna is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or luminous.
Origin and history
Dianna is a spelling variant of Diana, originating from the Latin word for divine or heavenly. In Roman mythology, Diana was the goddess of the moon, hunting, and nature. Though peak popularity in the U.S. occurred in the mid-20th century, it remains a classic given name.
Popularity in the United States
56,292 babies in the United States have been named Dianna since 1880. It ranks #544 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1623.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.1 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 110 |
| 1930-1940 | 717 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,060 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,973 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,373 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,228 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,286 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,813 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,134 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,092 |
| 2020-2029 | 478 |
Famous people named Dianna
- Dianna Agron: Actress, Singer
- Dianna Russini: Journalist, Reporter
Nicknames
Di, Dee, Annie
Fun facts
- The name directly connects to the Roman goddess of the moon and nature.
- The double-n spelling 'Dianna' emerged as a popular modern variation of the traditional 'Diana'.