Dianne
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
95,451 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1947 Peak Popularity Year
4,421 Peak Births

Dianne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Dianne is a name of French origin, derived from the Latin 'Diana', meaning divine or heavenly. It has evolved through historical forms such as Diana and Diane. The name is associated with elegance and has seen popularity in the mid-20th century. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with it.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dianne"

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Pronunciation

/diˈæn/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Dianne is derived from the French name Diane, which is ultimately rooted in the Latin name 'Diana', meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

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Meaning

divine, heavenly

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Language Evolution

Diana, Diane, Dianne

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Historical Usage

Dianne gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, especially in the mid-1900s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Diane, Dianna, Deanna

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Modern Popularity & Image

Dianne is perceived as a classic and elegant name, though it has seen a decline in popularity in recent years.

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Famous People

Dianne Wiest, Dianne Feinstein, Dianne Reeves

📊 Dianne Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Dianne Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 4,421 peak births in 1947

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in South Dakota

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Dianne" - Complete Guide (14 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dianne"

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 "Dianne"

"Dianne" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 4100th of 6773 52
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3235th of 7552 123
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10102nd of 10718 6
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 16616th of 16616 5
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 2738th of 9107 191
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 185th of 9204 19,484
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 134th of 12526 62,040
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 366th of 19264 10,308
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1228th of 27321 2,083
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2897th of 35406 887
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 5595th of 30306 272

Regional Popularity of "Dianne" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Dianne" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 83.39%
1150th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
8.80%
136th/1546
10.09%
157th/1556
12.45%
293rd/2353
9.44%
146th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
5.66%
126th/2227
4.94%
120th/2430
3.93%
112th/2853
5.95%
165th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
12.26%
360th/2937
7.61%
265th/3483
10.94%
385th/3518
11.65%
471st/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
39.43%
1453rd/3685
21.47%
961st/4475
26.28%
1365th/5194
17.02%
1075th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
72.61%
3327th/4582
81.41%
4204th/5164
47.00%
3437th/7313
24.72%
1845th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 73.79%
5034th/6822
73.34%
4603rd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Dianne"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Dianne" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dianne" in the United States

The name Dianne is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast 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, Dianne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dianne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4100th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3235th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10102nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2738th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 185th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 134th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 366th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1228th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2897th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5595th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dianne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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