In 1946, the name Diana reached number 42 on the U.S. popularity charts, and continued to enjoy moderate success for several decades. In 1980, the name was at number 118, but it spiked to number 63 in 1982. That was the year after Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. Data from the Social Security Administration shows the name has declined in popularity since, dipping as low as 298 in 2014. Since then, it has risen to rank 244th in 2020. The name may get a boost from the latest generation of British royals. Both sons of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, have given their daughters the middle name Diana. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (born 2015) is the daughter of Prince William. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (born 2021) is the daughter of Prince Harry.

Name Variations

The following are variations of the name Diana:

Dayann (Latin)Dayanna (Latin)Deana (Latin)Deandra (American)Deanna (English)Dee (Welsh)Dena (English)Diandra (Greek)Diane (English)Dianna (English)Diannah (Latin)Dyanna (Latin)

Similar Names

 Similar sounding names to Diana:

DahliaDiaDiahannDiamanteDiamondDianadaDiantha

Suggested Sibling Names

If you’re looking for sibling names for Diana, here are some popular options:

AlexanderAmeliaBradleyCassandraDavidElizaFreyaJamesRoanSophia

Famous People Named Diana

Actresses, singers, dancers, and British royalty are among some of the notable people who share the name Diana.

Famous Dianas:

Diana, Princess of WalesDiana DeGarmo, American singer, songwriter, and actressDiana Ross, American singer, actress, and record producerDiana Taurasi, American professional basketball player in the WNBADiana Vishneva, Russian ballerina

Famous Dianes:

Diane Keaton, award-winning American actress and filmmakerDiane Ladd, American actressDiane Macedo, American news personalityDiane Sawyer, American television broadcast journalistDianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator from California

 

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