Dian
Pronunciation: [ d-EYE-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,746 babies have been named Dian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,741 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,741
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dian is also used as a boy name, ranked #5591.
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"invented blend of classical sounds"
#48,794 in US
French origin
"little fortress, little stronghold"
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"fair, smooth"
#48,802 in US
Latin origin
"little warrior"
#48,682 in US
Old English origin
"elf-friend, friend of elves"
#48,878 in US
Greek (via Alethea) origin
"truth"
#48,831 in US
Catalan origin
"Rosebush; rose garden"
#48,546 in US
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About the Name Dian
Dian is a girl name .
Is Dian a boy or girl name? Dian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,741 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,591. Dian is more commonly used as a boy name.
Dian is currently ranked #48,741 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dian include Diana, Diamond, Diane, Dianna, Diara . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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