Girl
Diane
divine
About Diane
Classic, straightforward, and timelessly elegant, Diane represents traditional naming at its finest. This French form has maintained steady presence across decades without dominating popularity charts, offering familiarity without overuse. The name's two syllables provide simplicity and ease while carrying sophisticated European flair. Diane suggests someone reliable, professional, and genuinely kind—qualities that serve well throughout life. It works seamlessly across generations, equally appropriate for children, professionals, and retirees. The name requires no explanation, faces minimal misspelling, and translates easily across languages. Diane pairs beautifully with elaborate middle names requiring balance or simple choices creating streamlined combinations. It suits parents valuing proven choices over experimental trends, seeking names that won't feel dated in future decades. While perhaps not cutting-edge, Diane offers stability and grace that never truly goes out of style. The name works particularly well honoring family members or embracing French heritage.
Popularity of the Name Diane
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | #968 | ||||
| 1908 | #950 | ||||
| 1909 | #912 | ||||
| 1910 | #741 | ||||
| 1911 | #736 | ||||
| 1912 | #700 | ||||
| 1913 | #613 | ||||
| 1914 | #674 | ||||
| 1915 | #664 | ||||
| 1916 | #677 | ||||
| 1917 | #724 | ||||
| 1918 | #797 | ||||
| 1919 | #752 | ||||
| 1920 | #814 | ||||
| 1921 | #868 | ||||
| 1922 | #695 | ||||
| 1923 | #686 | ||||
| 1924 | #670 | ||||
| 1925 | #669 | ||||
| 1926 | #675 | ||||
| 1927 | #563 | ||||
| 1928 | #260 | ||||
| 1929 | #219 | #185 | |||
| 1930 | #225 | #166 | |||
| 1931 | #211 | #190 | |||
| 1932 | #142 | #111 | |||
| 1933 | #134 | #143 | |||
| 1934 | #124 | #107 | |||
| 1935 | #109 | #98 | |||
| 1936 | #112 | #104 | |||
| 1937 | #76 | #69 | |||
| 1938 | #64 | #52 | |||
| 1939 | #51 | #51 | |||
| 1940 | #45 | #52 | |||
| 1941 | #40 | #24 | |||
| 1942 | #28 | #25 | |||
| 1943 | #24 | #18 | |||
| 1944 | #24 | #20 | |||
| 1945 | #22 | #15 | |||
| 1946 | #19 | #16 | |||
| 1947 | #18 | #16 | |||
| 1948 | #19 | #15 | |||
| 1949 | #19 | #18 | |||
| 1950 | #16 | #15 | |||
| 1951 | #15 | #20 | |||
| 1952 | #16 | #15 | |||
| 1953 | #17 | #15 | |||
| 1954 | #17 | #16 | |||
| 1955 | #14 | #19 | |||
| 1956 | #15 | #21 | |||
| 1957 | #17 | #21 | |||
| 1958 | #18 | #19 | |||
| 1959 | #19 | #24 | |||
| 1960 | #22 | #26 | |||
| 1961 | #26 | #30 | |||
| 1962 | #26 | #33 | |||
| 1963 | #31 | #33 | |||
| 1964 | #32 | #33 | #216 | ||
| 1965 | #40 | #29 | #223 | ||
| 1966 | #45 | #32 | #187 | ||
| 1967 | #44 | #37 | #193 | ||
| 1968 | #51 | #51 | #229 | ||
| 1969 | #61 | #61 | #179 | ||
| 1970 | #70 | #61 | #181 | ||
| 1971 | #83 | #85 | #178 | ||
| 1972 | #105 | #85 | #220 | ||
| 1973 | #115 | #83 | #166 | ||
| 1974 | #129 | #106 | #143 | ||
| 1975 | #142 | #124 | #160 | ||
| 1976 | #155 | #169 | #152 | ||
| 1977 | #164 | #140 | #130 | ||
| 1978 | #181 | #195 | #136 | ||
| 1979 | #199 | #145 | #138 | ||
| 1980 | #201 | #247 | #140 | ||
| 1981 | #206 | #197 | #128 | ||
| 1982 | #201 | #324 | #165 | ||
| 1983 | #193 | #298 | #126 | ||
| 1984 | #218 | #319 | #193 | ||
| 1985 | #223 | #376 | #192 | ||
| 1986 | #254 | #319 | #160 | ||
| 1987 | #274 | #223 | #194 | ||
| 1988 | #303 | #191 | |||
| 1989 | #317 | #205 | |||
| 1990 | #363 | #185 | |||
| 1991 | #360 | #255 | #374 | ||
| 1992 | #414 | #232 | #473 | ||
| 1993 | #462 | #324 | #407 | ||
| 1994 | #542 | #287 | #565 | ||
| 1995 | #540 | #213 | #521 | ||
| 1996 | #585 | #404 | #582 | ||
| 1997 | #608 | #754 | #408 | #554 | |
| 1998 | #645 | #856 | #325 | #738 | |
| 1999 | #733 | #464 | #854 | ||
| 2000 | #712 | #388 | #660 | ||
| 2001 | #885 | #345 | #885 | ||
| 2002 | #828 | #419 | #844 | ||
| 2003 | #937 | ||||
| 2004 | #897 | #606 | |||
| 2006 | #809 | ||||
| 2007 | #473 | ||||
| 2009 | #773 | ||||
| 2010 | #687 | ||||
| 2012 | #787 | ||||
| 2013 | #770 | ||||
| 2014 | #766 | ||||
| 2020 | #849 | ||||
| 2023 | #735 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Diane
Names Similar to Diane
Nicknames for Diane
- Di
- Dia
- Annie
- Dee
Famous People Named Diane
| Diane Keaton | American actress |
| Diane Sawyer | American journalist |
| Diane Lane | American actress |
| Diane Kruger | German actress |
| Diane von Fürstenberg | Belgian fashion designer |
| Diane Nash | American civil rights activist |
| Diane Venora | American actress |
| Diane Warren | American songwriter |
| Diane Arbus | American photographer |
| Diane Cilento | Australian actress |
| Diane Ladd | American actress |
| Diane English | American television writer/producer |
| Diane Disney Miller | Walt Disney's daughter |
| Diane Neal | American actress |
| Diane Guerrero | American actress and activist |
| Diane Farr | American actress |
| Diane Brewster | American actress |
| Diane Macedo | American news anchor |
| Diane Youdale | British television presenter |
| Diane Parish | British actress |
Characters Named Diane
| Diane Nguyen | BoJack Horseman |
| Diane Chambers | Cheers |
| Diane Evans | Twin Peaks |
| Diane Lockhart | The Good Wife |
| Diane Parker | Friends |
| Diane Simmons | Family Guy |
| Diane Jansen | Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse |
| Diane Foster | The Parent Trap |
| Diane Coulson | Marvel Comics |
| Diane Freeling | Poltergeist |
| Diane Selwyn | Mulholland Drive |
| Diane the Turtle | BoJack Horseman |
| Diane A. Amaya | The West Wing |
| Diane Amos | The Simpsons |
| Diane Beckman | G.I. Joe |
| Diane Crayton | Welcome to Night Vale |
| Diane Grayson | Batman Beyond |
| Diane Rooks | Smallville |
| Diane Sarema Grubb | The Matrix Online |