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The baby name Diane is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /diˈæn/ (DEE-AN),/daɪˈæn/ (DIE-AN).

Diane is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /diˈæn/ (DEE-AN),/daɪˈæn/ (DIE-AN)

What is the meaning of the name Diane ?

The baby name Diane is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /diˈæn/ (DEE-AN),/daɪˈæn/ (DIE-AN).

Diane is Latin in Origin.

Diane is the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and chastity. It comes from Latin Diana, likely from the Proto-Indo-European root dyew- meaning “sky, daylight, divine,” giving the sense “divine” or “heavenly.” In French it’s pronounced dee-AHN; in English, dye-ANN. The name entered French records in the Middle Ages and Renaissance courts, favored for its classical grace.

In the Anglophone world, Diane rose sharply in the 1940s–60s, influenced by cinema and modern French style, before waning; it remains steady in France and francophone regions. Notable bearers include Diane de Poitiers and film icon Diane Keaton. Variants and related forms include Diana, Dianna, Dianne, Deanne/Deanna, and the diminutives Di, Dee, and Didi; cognates are simply Diana across Spanish, Italian, Romanian, and beyond.

Diane has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Diane

Diane Kruger Actor · Born 1976 · Germany Diane Kruger is a German actor best known for her role as Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds. She also starred in National Treasure alongside Nicolas Cage and played Helen in the epic movie Troy. Born in 1976, she has made a significant mark in both European and Hollywood cinema. Diane Lane Actor · Born 1965 · United States Diane Lane is an American actor best known for her roles in films like 'Unfaithful', 'Under the Tuscan Sun', and 'The Outsiders'. She has been a prominent figure in Hollywood since the 1980s, showcasing her talent in both dramatic and romantic roles. Diane Ladd Actor · Born 1935 · United States Diane Ladd is an American actor best known for her role in the film 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore', which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also appeared in 'Chinatown' and 'Wild at Heart'. Her career spans several decades, showcasing her talent in both film and television.
Diane Baker Actor · Born 1938 · United States Diane Baker is an American actress best known for her roles in classic films like 'The Diary of Anne Frank' and 'Marnie'. She has also appeared in numerous television series throughout her career, showcasing her versatility and talent in various genres. Diane Varsi Actor · Born 1938 · United States Diane Varsi was an American actress best known for her role as Allison MacKenzie in the film 'Peyton Place', which earned her an Academy Award nomination. She also appeared in 'I Never Promised You a Rose Garden' and 'Bloody Mama'. Diane Venora Actor · Born 1952 · United States Diane Venora is an American actor best known for her role as Chan Parker in the film 'Bird'. She also starred alongside Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in 'Heat'. Her performance in 'The Insider' further showcased her talent.

Celebrity babies named Diane

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Diane Disney Miller Walt Disney television presenter ★★★★★

Diane – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2023 #1 — 897
BI 0 #6 7 425
BI Girls 0 #7 37 726
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
CM Girls 0 #12 2,915 11,671
BF Girls 0 #13 5 315
BW 0 #18 2 960
MT 0 #26 18 1,767
CM 0 #29 27 2,592
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
MT Girls 0 #41 142 3,773
BI Boys 0 #43 2 917
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
LU 0 #51 16 2,830
PR 0 #54 2 1,497
CY 0 #57 4 1,632
PH 0 #60 37 5,607
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
France Girls 2021 #81 646 3,185
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #85 9 3,714
LU Girls 0 #86 114 4,850
TW 0 #91 10 4,523
QA 0 #98 9 7,011
CY Girls 0 #101 21 3,755
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #117 5 5,216
MU 0 #117 20 3,613
Switzerland Girls 2024 #119 17 1,786
BW Girls 0 #123 26 4,216
PA 0 #132 7 3,797
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BW Boys 0 #134 16 4,685
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
CR 0 #138 21 5,526
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
PH Girls 0 #146 299 13,098
PR Girls 0 #146 16 3,171
Belgium Girls 2024 #156 30 424
JM Girls 0 #163 102 7,507
AE 0 #168 10 10,220
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
AO Girls 0 #200 10 4,575
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
NA Girls 0 #213 12 7,146
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
GR Girls 0 #225 18 6,293
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
TW Girls 0 #226 51 8,139
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
QA Girls 0 #231 86 15,378
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
MO Girls 0 #235 17 7,056
SG 0 #236 34 11,010
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
PT 0 #243 8 4,161
AO Boys 0 #244 6 5,568
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
IL 0 #265 10 6,291
NG 0 #268 5 5,926
Canada Girls 2024 #274 12 2,795
MU Girls 0 #275 77 8,539
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
DK Girls 0 #295 22 7,429
CN Girls 0 #298 52 8,829
NL 0 #300 92 2,481
ZA 0 #305 143 14,421
GH Girls 0 #306 19 6,973
BR 0 #312 34 5,969
MY 0 #314 17 12,352
NL Girls 0 #325 1,035 5,933
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #327 6 5,862
HK 0 #328 21 8,483
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
JO Girls 0 #334 6 7,570
OM Girls 0 #334 63 15,987
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #347 5 5,378
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
KW Girls 0 #366 150 19,177
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
SG Girls 0 #375 219 18,916
Finland Girls 0 #377 15 1,368
ZA Girls 0 #384 1,504 25,928
PT Girls 0 #393 59 7,952
MX 0 #395 19 8,339
Austria Girls 0 #399 22 1,885
CL 0 #399 13 6,867
CR Girls 0 #400 134 11,342
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
Germany 0 #403 35 2,542
AE Girls 0 #405 149 20,968
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
Spain 0 #425 28 2,326
CM Boys 0 #429 123 12,054
PA Girls 0 #448 34 9,861
RU Girls 0 #456 43 11,913
CO 0 #463 18 7,768
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
Germany Girls 0 #474 451 4,949
HK Girls 0 #484 132 16,104
GT Girls 0 #494 12 7,500
PS Girls 0 #496 28 10,981
UY Girls 0 #499 12 6,731
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
BH 0 #522 32 17,937
LY 0 #524 12 12,703
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
BR Girls 0 #541 488 12,708
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IL Girls 0 #572 46 11,648
BO Girls 0 #577 35 9,488
AR Girls 0 #590 10 8,289
LB 0 #596 63 13,263
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
IT 0 #660 55 4,183
NG Girls 0 #683 104 15,093
SA Girls 0 #690 246 25,931
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
Finland Girls 2026 #697 42 3,895
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
BR Boys 0 #742 10 12,213
CL Girls 0 #751 101 14,098
KW Boys 0 #759 11 18,755
PE Girls 0 #776 169 14,861
TN 0 #791 39 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #801 184 5,561
United States Girls 2024 #834 83 8,487
MY Girls 0 #839 156 24,821
OM Boys 0 #867 15 17,948
CO Girls 0 #916 163 16,140
MX Girls 0 #916 273 17,781
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
EG Girls 0 #932 28 14,742
NG Boys 0 #937 15 16,906
CO Boys 0 #980 2 15,656
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MA 0 #1,055 74 20,986
IT Girls 0 #1,127 323 9,415
DZ 0 #1,138 39 20,130
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,149 30 25,619
TR 0 #1,190 22 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,434 38 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,593 22 28,008

Diane is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland

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People also ask about Diane

Diane is predominantly a girl's name.
Diane is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /diˈæn/ (DEE-AN),/daɪˈæn/ (DIE-AN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Diana, Dianne, Dianna, Deanna, Deanne and Dyan.
Across languages, Diane has these equivalents: Diana (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/etc.), Artemis (Greek mythological equivalent).
Yes, very popular — Diane ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Diane ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Diane's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #141 in 2011 to #81 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 14 notable people named Diane are in our database, including Diane Kruger (Actor), Diane Lane (Actor), Diane Ladd (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Diane for their child, including Walt Disney.