Dianne

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Divine; Heavenly

Background: The name Dianne originates from the French name 'Diane,' which is derived from the Latin 'Divina,' meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly.' The name is traditionally associated with the Roman goddess of the hunt, often linked to feminine qualities and light.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#390
Total births
95,451
Most popular decade
1940s (97,137 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-2,201 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1911

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1941
First year births
7
First year rank
#2,872
Peak year
1945
Peak year births
16
Peak rank
#1,697
Most recent year
1988
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#7,268

Female

First year
1911
First year births
6
First year rank
#2,191
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
4,415
Peak rank
#83
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
12
Recent rank
#8,407

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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