Dian

Q: Is Dian a boy or girl name?

Dian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #48741, and as a boy name it ranks #5591.

Q: How popular is the name Dian?

Dian is ranked #48741 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ d-EYE-uhn ]

Girl Name #48,741 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dian is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EYE-uhn.

Parents who love the name Dian often also consider Dixie, Diana, Dicie .

Popularity Over Time

#48,741

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #48,741
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Diana #243 Diamond #1619 Diane #2264 Dianna #2466 Diara #2700 Dia #4174

Middle Name Ideas

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Dian Maeve

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Dian Claire

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Dian Eden

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Dian Alaia

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Dian Daisy

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Dian Georgia

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Dian Eliza

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Dian Ayla

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Dian Alice

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Also a Boy Name

Dian is also used as a boy name, ranked #5591.

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Similar Names

Dixie Diana Dicie Dillie Dinah Dick Dillard Dicy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dian

Is Dian a boy or girl name?

Dian is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #48741. As a boy name, it is ranked #5591. Dian is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dian?

Dian is pronounced d-EYE-uhn.

How popular is the name Dian?

Dian is currently ranked #48741 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Dian a common or rare name?

Dian is an uncommon name, ranked #48741 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.