Is Diane a boy's or girl's name?

Diane is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 1,384 recorded births.

When was Diane most popular?

Diane reached its peak popularity in 1955 with 23,291 births that year. It is currently ranked #2247 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Diane?

Diane is currently ranked #2247 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 518,590 babies since 1898.

Diane

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast Also a pet name

#2247▲ 578in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Latin, popular in the middle of the 20th century

Diane is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, the French form of Diana, goddess of the hunt and the moon in Roman mythology. The name derives from the Latin Diviana, related to divus, meaning "divine."

Diane dominated the U.S. top 20 in the 1950s, epitomizing mid-century American elegance. Diane Keaton elevated it with her Oscar-winning quirkiness, while Princess Diana's global popularity in the 1980s gave it royal radiance. A goddess name for someone who quietly commands the room without trying.

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Popularity Over Time

Diane was #897 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2247, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Diane
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	409	#2303	▼
2010s	1,043	#1973	▼
2000s	2,403	#1048	▼
1990s	4,914	#525	▼
1980s	11,186	#239	▼
1970s	25,323	#134	▼
1960s	114,452	#38	▼
1950s	210,627	#16	▲
1940s	122,877	#26	▲
1930s	22,197	#125	▲
1920s	2,310	#612	▲
1910s	728	#708	▲
1900s	108	#1318	▲
1890s	13	#1482	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Diane
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	83	#2247	+23 (38.3%)
2023	60	#2825	-24 (-28.6%)
2022	84	#2229	-23 (-21.5%)
2021	107	#1864	+32 (42.7%)
2020	75	#2348	+3 (4.2%)
2019	72	#2460	+1 (1.4%)
2018	71	#2486	-16 (-18.4%)
2017	87	#2188	-14 (-13.9%)
2016	101	#1976	+9 (9.8%)
2015	92	#2105	-31 (-25.2%)
2014	123	#1709	+14 (12.8%)
2013	109	#1853	-12 (-9.9%)
2012	121	#1716	-6 (-4.7%)
2011	127	#1667	-13 (-9.3%)
2010	140	#1569	+6 (4.5%)
2009	134	#1662	-67 (-33.3%)
2008	201	#1250	-25 (-11.1%)
2007	226	#1137	+16 (7.6%)
2006	210	#1159	-31 (-12.9%)
2005	241	#1011	-30 (-11.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Diane as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Diane has also been given to 1,384 boys in the U.S. since 1933.

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Current rank

1,384

Total births

1958

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Frequently Asked

Can Diane be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Diane is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #2247. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Diane has two lives

Diane, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1898–2024) · Methodology