Diahann
Every Diahann since 1948 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diahann
Diahann is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1948, 354 American babies have been named Diahann. Its peak came in 1969, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Diahann stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diahann year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,099 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,362 |
| 1970 | 39 | #2,090 |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,596 |
| 1960 | 11 | #3,968 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,256 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Diahann
- Diahann Carroll Actor · 1935–2019
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diahann in 2025?
Diahann did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Diahann?
354 babies have been named Diahann in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diahann most popular?
Diahann peaked in 1969, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Diahann a boy or girl name?
Diahann is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Diahann rising or falling?
Diahann has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Diahann?
Well-known people named Diahann include Diahann Carroll (actor).