Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Diana.
National Rank (2025)
#244
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (1946)
Total U.S. Births
368,487
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Diana Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Diana
According to SSA data, Diana achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 1946. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1957 with 9,433 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 17.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Diana scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+17.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record9,433Births in 1957
Years in Top 100
52yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:118
1890s:225
1900s:353
1910s:1,337
1920s:3,223
1930s:9,500
1940s:53,698
1950s:80,234
1960s:65,037
1970s:33,348
1980s:36,904
1990s:33,784
2000s:29,544
2010s:13,411
2020s:7,771
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDi-a-na
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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