The nameDiane
Diane is the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt. It was a top 20 American name in the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Diane comes from Diana, often linked to the Latin dius, "divine".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Diane de Poitiers was the favourite of King Henry II of France. In the United States Diane reached 14th place in 1955.
Diane in other languages
Diane is the French form of Diana, also used in English. It is Diana in Italian, Spanish, German and Polish.
Nicknames for Diane
The most common nicknames for Diane: Di.
Did you know?
- Diane Keaton won the Oscar for Best Actress for Annie Hall (1977).
Famous people named Diane
- Diane Keaton, actress
- Diane von Furstenberg, designer
Popularity of the name Diane
Diane in the United States
Diane was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 211,060 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Diane. Its rise began around 1937, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Diane in the United States were born before 1955, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 82 births a year.
Diane in Ireland
Diane was most popular in Ireland in the 1970s, with 417 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Diane. Half of all babies named Diane in Ireland were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Diane in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Diane
Names from the same generation as Diane, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diane mean?
Diane comes from Diana, often linked to the Latin dius, "divine".
What is the origin of the name Diane?
French, from Latin.
Is Diane a girl's or a boy's name?
Diane is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Diane?
In 2024, Diane was the 2257th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 83 births.
What are the variants of the name Diane?
Variants and related names of Diane include Diana.
What are good sibling names for Diane?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Suzanne, Yvonne, Antoinette and Alize for a sister, Armand, Michel, Luc and Alexandre for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Diane?
The most common nicknames for Diane are Di.
Who are famous people named Diane?
Diane Keaton, actress; Diane von Furstenberg, designer.