Dana
Peaked at #44 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Dana has been recorded 78% of the time for girls and 22% of the time for boys.
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Dana — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#44
in 1971
Current rank
#1077
in 2024
Years tracked
141
1882–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Dana reached its peak popularity for girls in 1971, ranking #44 nationally with 6,934 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #795 (2014) to #1077 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Dana ranks #1077 nationally for girls, with 230 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,077 | 230 |
| 2023 | #976 | 264 |
| 2022 | #1,021 | 253 |
| 2021 | #1,080 | 231 |
| 2020 | #1,060 | 234 |
| 2019 | #953 | 278 |
| 2018 | #853 | 318 |
| 2017 | #948 | 279 |
Dana — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#165
in 1954
Current rank
#4206
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Dana reached its peak popularity for boys in 1954, ranking #165 nationally with 1,741 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3047 (2014) to #4206 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Dana ranks #4206 nationally for boys, with 25 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,206 | 25 |
| 2023 | #4,774 | 21 |
| 2022 | #4,886 | 20 |
| 2021 | #4,137 | 25 |
| 2020 | #3,838 | 27 |
| 2019 | #3,434 | 33 |
| 2018 | #3,548 | 31 |
| 2017 | #3,604 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Dana most popular?
Dana was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #44 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dana becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dana?
At least 246,572 babies have been recorded with the name Dana in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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