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Dianne
GirlFrench, Latin· “variant of Diane, from Diana”
- Meaning
- variant of Diane, from Diana
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- dy-AN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,775
- US babies 2025
- 21
- Best rank
- #72 (1945)
- Peak year
- 1947
Meaning and origin of Dianne
Dianne is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diane, from Diana”.
Dianne is a variant of Diane, the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon. The meaning of Diana is uncertain, though it is often linked to an old Latin word for divine or bright. Diane became popular in the United States in the mid-twentieth century, and the double n spelling followed. It is said dy-AN. Well-known bearers include the actress Dianne Wiest and the senator Dianne Feinstein. Diane, Dianna and Diana are other forms. The name belongs strongly to that mid-century generation.
Other spellings with the same sound: Diane, Dyan, Dyane, Diahann.
Popularity over time
Dianne first appears in US Social Security records in 1911. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 56 different years, starting in 1929. Its best national rank was #72 in 1945, and the most babies received it in 1947, when 4,415 were named Dianne. In 2025, 21 babies were named Dianne, and it ranked #5,775 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,193 in 1920, #90 in 1950, #960 in 1980, #2,344 in 2000, #3,640 in 2010, and #5,775 in 2025. Of the 95,289 US girls named Dianne since records began, 36% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 32,296 babies. Since 2010, 409 more have been named Dianne.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jeanne, Rosemary, Eileen, Lynda, and Sally.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Dianne is usually pronounced dy-AN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Diane, Dyan, Dyane, and Diahann.
Middle names for Dianne
A few middle names that flow with Dianne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dianne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dianne mean?
Dianne is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diane, from Diana”.
What is the origin of the name Dianne?
Dianne has French and Latin roots. Dianne is a variant of Diane, the French form of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon.
Is Dianne a popular name?
Not especially. Dianne ranked #5,775 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dianne a boy or girl name?
Dianne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Dianne?
Dianne is usually pronounced dy-AN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings