Dana
girl name#1027 in 2025Dana entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #44 in 1971, ranks #1027 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1882–2025
#1027
rank today
#44
peak (1971)
244
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #827 |
| 1890s | #1026 |
| 1900s | #1209 |
| 1910s | #1057 |
| 1920s | #838 |
| 1930s | #620 |
| 1940s | #327 |
| 1950s | #200 |
| 1960s | #89 |
| 1970s | #58 |
| 1980s | #80 |
| 1990s | #169 |
| 2000s | #401 |
| 2010s | #771 |
| 2020s | #1040 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dana has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 178,000 people named Dana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dana alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dana in 2025?
- Dana ranks #1027 among US girl names in 2025, with 244 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dana most popular?
- Dana peaked in 1971, reaching #44 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dana with classmates?
- Dana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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