Dana Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Dana is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dana has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 605th out of 1654 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 931st out of 1539 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 472nd out of 1332 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 487th out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 190th out of 1361 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 163rd out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 66th out of 1550 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 248th out of 1399 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 105th out of 1589 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 496th out of 1406 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 359th out of 1586 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1407th out of 1436 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 913th out of 1328 names. Discover how the name 'Dana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dana"
"Dana" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 605th of 1654 | 1,710 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 931st of 1539 | 807 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 472nd of 1332 | 2,777 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 487th of 1429 | 3,794 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 190th of 1361 | 26,922 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 163rd of 1441 | 41,859 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 66th of 1550 | 81,770 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 248th of 1399 | 14,122 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 105th of 1589 | 47,237 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 496th of 1406 | 5,889 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 359th of 1586 | 13,950 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1407th of 1436 | 151 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) | Girl | 913th of 1328 | 2,512 |
Regional Popularity of "Dana" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
80.11% 149th/186 |
60.96% 114th/187 |
90.70% 195th/215 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
72.46% 200th/276 |
47.04% 135th/287 |
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79.11% 303rd/383 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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55.78% 164th/294 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dana" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
56.99% 106th/186 |
68.98% 129th/187 |
38.14% 82nd/215 |
29.88% 72nd/241 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
26.09% 72nd/276 |
25.78% 74th/287 |
13.20% 45th/341 |
22.19% 85th/383 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.54% 102nd/287 |
25.51% 75th/294 |
31.38% 118th/376 |
52.41% 207th/395 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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57.14% 200th/350 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2023) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.