Diane
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1955, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1898, Diane has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Diane — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1955
Current rank
#2247
in 2024
Years tracked
127
1898–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1898, Diane reached its peak popularity for girls in 1955, ranking #14 nationally with 23,291 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1709 (2014) to #2247 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Diane ranks #2247 nationally for girls, with 83 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,247 | 83 |
| 2023 | #2,825 | 60 |
| 2022 | #2,229 | 84 |
| 2021 | #1,864 | 107 |
| 2020 | #2,348 | 75 |
| 2019 | #2,460 | 72 |
| 2018 | #2,486 | 71 |
| 2017 | #2,188 | 87 |
Diane — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#964
in 1958
Last ranked
#7010
in 1993
Years tracked
60
1933–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1933, Diane reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #964 nationally with 62 babies given the name that year.
Diane hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #7010.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #7,010 | 7 |
| 1992 | #8,767 | 5 |
| 1991 | #8,541 | 5 |
| 1990 | #5,987 | 8 |
| 1989 | #5,286 | 9 |
| 1988 | #5,326 | 8 |
| 1987 | #5,088 | 8 |
| 1986 | #3,171 | 15 |
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 — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Diane most popular?
Diane was most popular in 1955, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Diane 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 Diane?
At least 519,974 babies have been recorded with the name Diane in the US since 1898, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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