How Many People Are Named Dianne?

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

Dianne
Rare
Greek

Dianne, a rare female name with roots in Greek, means 'to judge.' It's shared by 1 in 4,642 Americans today, making it quite unique. With 88% of people named Dianne over 60, it definitely feels like an old-school classic.

~71,083
Living in US
1 in 4,642
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To judge
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Kind Compassionate
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, insight, and spiritual awareness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

71,083
Worldwide Bearers
#4,313
Global Rank
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1,190
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
1,081
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
796
🇧🇷 Brazil
704
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇮🇩 Indonesia
216
🇨🇲 Cameroon
202
🇻🇪 Venezuela
149
🇨🇱 Chile
145
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
130

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
116 (0%)
♀ Female
70,967 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 72
1,159
Would be under 30 (1%)
10,758
Would be 30–60 (11%)
83,534
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 95,451 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: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
5

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

📜 Dianne Through the Generations

Dianne peaked in popularity in 1947 with 4,421 births, reflecting its strong association with mid-century America. Today, there are 71,083 people named Dianne living in the US, with most over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a generation that embraced Dianne as a beloved name, now cherished by those who grew up hearing it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 7,468
California 6,566
Pennsylvania 5,484
Massachusetts 5,240
Michigan 4,815
Ohio 4,794
Illinois 4,227
Texas 3,873
Louisiana 3,502
Georgia 3,147

✨ Similar Names to Dianne

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dianne's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Dianne

How Many People Have the Name Dianne?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 71,083 people in the United States currently share the name Dianne. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,642 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Dianne a Common or Rare Name?

Dianne is classified as 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 Dianne Mean?

Dianne means "to judge" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dianne Most Popular?

The name Dianne reached peak popularity in 1947, with 4,421 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Dianne?

Approximately 71,083 people named Dianne live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 95,451. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,642 Americans.

Is Dianne a rare name?

Dianne is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,642 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dianne mean?

Dianne means "to judge" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Dianne more male or female?

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

When was Dianne most popular?

Dianne peaked in 1947 with 4,421 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US71,083
All-Time Births95,451
1 in X1 in 4,642
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age72
Peak Year1947
World Rank#4,313
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.