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Why parents love Diana- Princess Diana is one of the most beloved figures of the modern era.
- The Roman goddess Diana was fierce, independent, and untamed.
- Three syllables with a bright, regal sound: dy-AN-ah.
- The meaning divine/heavenly is aspirational.
- Di is the warmest possible nickname.
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The vibe of Diana
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Origin & history of Diana
Latin divus (divine/heavenly)
→ Latin Diana (goddess of the hunt/moon)
→ English Diana
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Latin roots
Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature — equivalent to the Greek Artemis. She was fiercely independent, sworn to virginity, and protector of women and the wild. The name has been used since the Renaissance and became one of the most significant names of the 20th century through Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997). Her humanitarian work, glamour, and tragic death made her one of the most mourned figures in modern history. Diana Ross, one of music's greatest voices, adds another layer of cultural significance.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Ancient Rome — Diana was one of the most important Roman goddesses; widely used as a given name since the Renaissance.
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Today
Diana remains a beloved choice, ranking #236 in the US. 368,475 babies have been named Diana since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Diana?
1957
peak year
The name Diana reached its peak in 1957, with 9,433 registrations (ranked #43). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #236 today, averaging about 1,317 new babies per year. Diana's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 368,475 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
9,433
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #43)
(ranked #43)
1,317
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
13,170
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
368,475
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Diana2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
Diana's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — profoundly fitting for the princess who championed AIDS patients, landmine victims, and the homeless. People named Diana tend to be compassionate, independent, and drawn to causes larger than themselves.
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Compassionate independence✦
Champions the vulnerable◈
Larger than herself◎
Moon-bright presence♡
Divine purposeD4
I9
A1
N5
A1
Sum: 20 → Life path 2
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Personality of Diana🕊️
Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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Famous people named DianaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Diana, Princess of Wales
The People's Princess, one of the most beloved figures of the modern era.
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Diana (goddess)
Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature.
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Diana Ross
Supreme vocalist, Motown legend, one of music's greatest voices.
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Diana Nyad
Long-distance swimmer who swam from Cuba to Florida at age 64.
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Wonder Woman (Diana Prince)
DC Comics superhero whose real name is Diana.
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Virginia
Same classical Roman-inspired name with English-history weight.
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