How Many People Are Named Dyan?
Complete statistics for the name Dyan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dyan, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,763 people in the US, making up 1 in 187,148 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1970 with 128 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 52All 1,920 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: 1970Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dyan Through the Generations
Over the decades, Dyan has maintained a steady presence, with its peak occurring in 1970 when 128 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Dyan are aged between 30 and 60, accounting for 71% of the total. This indicates a generation of women who embraced the name during its most popular period, now in their middle years. With only 156 individuals under 30, it's clear that while Dyan remains a choice for some parents, it hasn't seen a resurgence among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dyan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dyan
How Many People Have the Name Dyan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,763 people in the United States currently share the name Dyan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 187,148 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dyan a Common or Rare Name?
Dyan 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 Dyan Mean?
Dyan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dyan in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.
When Was Dyan Most Popular?
The name Dyan reached peak popularity in 1970, with 128 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 Dyan?
Approximately 1,763 people named Dyan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,920. That works out to roughly 1 in 187,148 Americans.
Is Dyan a rare name?
Dyan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 187,148 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dyan mean?
Dyan means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dyan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Dyan are male and 94% are female.
When was Dyan most popular?
Dyan peaked in 1970 with 128 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.