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How Many People Are Named Diane?
Estimated people named Diane living in the U.S. today
358,724
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 519,974
- Peak year: 1955 (23,344 births)
- Estimated living today: 358,724
Diane by age group — who carries the name today?
Diane popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Diane
Diane has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 519,974 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 358,724 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 953 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Dianes 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 Diane in the US?
An estimated 358,724 people named Diane are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Diane uncommon — about 1 in 953 Americans.
Is Diane a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Diane is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Diane most popular?
Diane peaked in 1955, when 23,344 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Diane?
Diane ranks #132 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 35 out of 100 (higher means rarer).