Diane

Diane is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 83 girls in the United States.

Diane at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French · English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/₍ˌ₎daɪˈæn/

About the name Diane

Diane belongs to the French and 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, Diane first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 1955, and in 2024 83 babies received the name — 518,590 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Diane in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#14 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Babies named Diane in 2024
83
Total since 1880
518,590

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Diane mean?

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

Is Diane a boy or girl name?

Diane is a girl name. In 2024, 83 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Diane?

Diane comes from the French and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Diane?

Diane first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 1955, and 83 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Diane?

Diane is pronounced /₍ˌ₎daɪˈæn/ (IPA).

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