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How Many People Are Named Diana?
Estimated people named Diana living in the U.S. today
290,823
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 368,475
- Peak year: 1957 (9,459 births)
- Estimated living today: 290,823
Diana by age group — who carries the name today?
Diana popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Diana
Diana has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 368,475 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 290,823 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,175 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dianas 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 Diana in the US?
An estimated 290,823 people named Diana are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Diana uncommon — about 1 in 1,175 Americans.
Is Diana a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Diana is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Diana most popular?
Diana peaked in 1957, when 9,459 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Diana?
Diana ranks #173 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).