Diane
Every Diane since 1898 — 520,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diane
Diane is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,620 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1898, 520,034 American babies have been named Diane. Its peak came in 1955, when 23,343 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Diane stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diane year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,620 | — | — |
| 2024 | 83 | #2,250 | — | — |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,829 | — | — |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,230 | — | — |
| 2021 | 107 | #1,865 | — | — |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,348 | — | — |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,461 | — | — |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,487 | — | — |
| 2017 | 87 | #2,189 | — | — |
| 2016 | 101 | #1,976 | — | — |
| 2015 | 92 | #2,105 | — | — |
| 2014 | 123 | #1,709 | — | — |
| 2013 | 109 | #1,853 | — | — |
| 2012 | 121 | #1,716 | — | — |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,667 | — | — |
| 2010 | 140 | #1,570 | — | — |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,662 | — | — |
| 2008 | 201 | #1,250 | — | — |
| 2007 | 226 | #1,137 | — | — |
| 2006 | 210 | #1,159 | — | — |
| 2005 | 241 | #1,011 | — | — |
| 2004 | 271 | #897 | — | — |
| 2003 | 252 | #937 | — | — |
| 2002 | 282 | #828 | — | — |
| 2001 | 260 | #885 | — | — |
| 2000 | 326 | #712 | — | — |
| 1995 | 440 | #540 | — | — |
| 1990 | 730 | #363 | 8 | #5,987 |
| 1985 | 1,169 | #223 | 5 | #6,810 |
| 1980 | 1,287 | #201 | 7 | #5,073 |
| 1975 | 1,909 | #142 | 7 | #4,446 |
| 1970 | 5,188 | #70 | 24 | #1,810 |
| 1965 | 10,365 | #40 | 30 | #1,413 |
| 1960 | 17,909 | #22 | 39 | #1,255 |
| 1955 | 23,290 | #14 | 53 | #1,036 |
| 1950 | 17,636 | #16 | 27 | #1,404 |
| 1945 | 12,223 | #22 | 33 | #1,141 |
| 1940 | 5,172 | #45 | 27 | #1,291 |
| 1935 | 2,197 | #109 | 5 | #3,793 |
| 1930 | 742 | #225 | — | — |
| 1925 | 122 | #669 | — | — |
| 1920 | 80 | #814 | — | — |
| 1915 | 99 | #664 | — | — |
| 1910 | 33 | #741 | — | — |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,012 | — | — |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Diane
- Diane de Poitiers Politician · 1499–1566
- Diane Keaton Actor · b. 1946
- Diane Arbus Photographer · 1923–1971
- Diane Lane Actor · b. 1965
- Diane Kruger Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diane in 2025?
Diane ranked #2,620 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Diane?
520,034 babies have been named Diane in the United States since 1898, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diane most popular?
Diane peaked in 1955, when 23,343 newborns received the name.
Is Diane a boy or girl name?
Diane is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Diane rising or falling?
Diane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Diane?
Well-known people named Diane include Diane de Poitiers (politician), Diane Keaton (actor), Diane Arbus (photographer).