Divine or heavenly
Derived from the Roman goddess Diana, the name signifies divinity and light. It was popularized in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century, often associated with the Roman deity of the moon and the hunt.
Less common today
Diane isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #361 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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