Dian

Dian is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2023.

Dian at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dian

Dian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dian first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #459 in 1946, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,368 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dian in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#459 in 1946
Peak year
1946
Total since 1880
5,368

Dian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3970 in 2005
Babies named Dian in 2023
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dian mean?

The meaning of Dian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dian a boy or girl name?

Dian is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Dian?

Dian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dian?

Dian first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #459 in 1946, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].