Diane

Q: Is Diane a boy or girl name?

Diane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12803, and as a girl name it ranks #2264.

Q: How popular is the name Diane?

Diane is ranked #12803 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-eye-AN ]

Boy Name #12,803 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Diane is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-eye-AN.

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

Popularity Over Time

#12,803

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,803
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Dia Diy Diaie

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Also a Girl Name

Diane is also used as a girl name, ranked #2264.

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Similar Names

Dixie Diana Dicie Dillie Dinah Dick Dillard Dicy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Diane

Is Diane a boy or girl name?

Diane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12803. As a girl name, it is ranked #2264. Diane is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Diane?

Diane is pronounced d-eye-AN.

How popular is the name Diane?

Diane is currently ranked #12803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Diane?

Common nicknames for Diane include Dia, Diy, and Diaie.

Is Diane a common or rare name?

Diane is an uncommon name, ranked #12803 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Diane

Diane is a boy name .

Is Diane a boy or girl name? Diane is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,803 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,264. Diane is more commonly used as a girl name.

Diane is currently ranked #12,803 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Diane include Dia, Diy, and Diaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.