Everything about the name DIANNE
Meaning, origin, history
The name Dianne is believed to have been coined in France during the 19th century. It became more widely used in English-speaking countries around the mid-20th century. The name is often associated with its variants, Diana and Diane, which are both derived from the Latin name "Diana," the goddess of hunting, wild animals, and nature in Roman mythology.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Dianne or its variations. One of the most famous is Diana Spencer, better known as Lady Diana, who became a member of the British royal family after marrying Prince Charles in 1981. She was often referred to as "Princess Diana" and was widely admired for her compassion, beauty, and charity work.
Despite its origin and history, the name Dianne is not limited by its past. Today, it stands alone as a unique and elegant choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.
Popularity of the name DIANNE since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
The name Dianne has seen a significant rise and fall in popularity over the years in the United States, as indicated by the birth statistics provided.
In the early 1900s, the name Dianne was quite rare, with only a few births each year. The first significant peak in its popularity occurred between 1928 and 1934, during which time there were an average of around 300 births per year.
The name reached its zenith between 1942 and 1952, with the highest number of births occurring in 1946 (4278). During this period, Dianne was a popular choice for parents, with over 3000 babies named Dianne each year on average.
However, beginning in the mid-1950s, the popularity of the name Dianne began to decline steadily. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, there were fewer than 1000 births per year with the name Dianne.
This downward trend continued throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with the number of births named Dianne dwindling to just a few dozen each year by the late 1990s. This low level of popularity persisted into the early 2000s.
Interestingly, since around 2015, there has been a slight resurgence in the use of the name Dianne, with approximately 20-30 births per year. Despite this recent uptick, overall, the name remains far less popular than it was during its peak in the mid-twentieth century.
In total, over the period from 1911 to 2023, there have been 95,253 babies born in the United States named Dianne. Despite its fluctuations in popularity, the name remains a classic choice for parents looking for a traditional and timeless name.