Dian
- Pronunciation
- [Di-an]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Divine. Mythological Ancient Roman Divinity Diana Was Noted For Beauty And Swiftness: Often Depicted As A Huntress. Also Diana Princess Of Wales.
- Origin
- French
Dian Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,368 baby girls have been named Dian. The name peaked in 1946 with 287 US births that year (rank #459).
Top States for Dian
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dian births are: California (480), Texas (295), Pennsylvania (247).
Other French-Origin Names Like Dian
If you like Dian's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dian's exact length and starting letter: Dabi, Dace, Dack, Dada, Daeg.
Quick Facts About Dian
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Compare Dian to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dian against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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