Dian
girl nameDian entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #459 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#459
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2979 |
| 1920s | #3568 |
| 1930s | #1058 |
| 1940s | #548 |
| 1950s | #771 |
| 1960s | #1381 |
| 1970s | #3850 |
| 1980s | #5231 |
| 1990s | #9478 |
| 2000s | #13359 |
| 2010s | #16419 |
Living bearers
About 3,800 people named Dian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dian alive today was born around 1950, making them about 75 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dian in 2025?
- Dian is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dian most popular?
- Dian peaked in 1946, reaching #459 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dian with classmates?
- Dian will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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