How Many People Are Named Dianah?

Complete statistics for the name Dianah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dianah
Very Rare
Greek

Dianah means 'ruler of the people' and is a very rare female name. Only 387 people in the US today have it, making up just 1 in 852,436 Americans. The majority of those named Dianah are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~387
Living in US
1 in 852,436
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Strong
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,445
Worldwide Bearers
#27,595
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
13,612
🇺🇬 Uganda
8,574
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,985
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1,375
🇺🇸 United States
655
🇿🇦 South Africa
646
🇳🇬 Nigeria
617
🇿🇲 Zambia
416
🇲🇾 Malaysia
408
🇵🇭 Philippines
241

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
387 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
24
Would be under 30 (5%)
179
Would be 30–60 (40%)
246
Would be over 60 (55%)

All 449 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dianah Through the Generations

Dianah has been a stable presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1958 when 23 babies were given the name. Today, the name's bearers span three decades, with 24 under 30, 179 aged 30-60, and 246 over 60. This distribution highlights how the name has maintained its charm across generations, with a significant portion of its current holders being part of the older generation.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dianah's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Dianah

How Many People Have the Name Dianah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 387 people in the United States currently share the name Dianah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 852,436 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dianah a Common or Rare Name?

Dianah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dianah Mean?

Dianah means "ruler of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dianah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dianah Most Popular?

The name Dianah reached peak popularity in 1958, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dianah?

Approximately 387 people named Dianah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 449. That works out to roughly 1 in 852,436 Americans.

Is Dianah a rare name?

Dianah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 852,436 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dianah mean?

Dianah means "ruler of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Dianah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dianah are male and 100% are female.

When was Dianah most popular?

Dianah peaked in 1958 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US387
All-Time Births449
1 in X1 in 852,436
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1958
World Rank#27,595
Male %0%
Female %100%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.