Name meaning & stats
Diane
Diane (Latin origin). 494,607 US babies since 1940, peak 1955. Notable Dianes are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
Latin
From Diana.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1955
494,607 US babies were named Diane between 1940 and 2025.
Where Dianes end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 66 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | High · 54 people |
| Actor | 0.7× | High · 50 people |
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 43 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Dianes show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Diane has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 81% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1955)