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How Many People Are Named Dana?
Estimated people named Dana living in the U.S. today
210,517
Gender distribution
19% male · 81% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 246,572
- Peak year: 1971 (8,032 births)
- Estimated living today: 210,517
Dana by age group — who carries the name today?
Dana popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Dana
Dana has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 246,572 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 210,517 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,624 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Danas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Dana in the US?
An estimated 210,517 people named Dana are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Dana uncommon — about 1 in 1,624 Americans.
Is Dana a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Dana is 19% male and 81% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Dana most popular?
Dana peaked in 1971, when 8,032 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Dana?
Dana ranks #254 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 38 out of 100 (higher means rarer).