Dianne
Dianne is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Divine or heavenly.
Origin and history
Dianne is a French and English variant of Diane, derived from the Roman goddess name Diana. It enjoyed strong popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a classical yet modern choice. Today it is less common for newborns but remains a recognizable classic.
Popularity in the United States
95,289 babies in the United States have been named Dianne since 1880. It ranks #392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1978.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.1 %)
- CA (7.1 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- MA (5.7 %)
- MI (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 39 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,039 |
| 1940-1950 | 32,296 |
| 1950-1960 | 34,494 |
| 1960-1970 | 16,928 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,803 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,514 |
| 1990-2000 | 945 |
| 2000-2010 | 549 |
| 2010-2019 | 286 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Dianne
- Dianne Feinstein: Politician, U.S. Senator
- Dianne Wiest: Actress
- Dianne Reeves: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Di, Dee
Fun facts
- Dianne traces its ultimate origins to Diana, the Roman goddess of nature, childbirth, and the moon.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s.