Diane
Meaning: From Denmark, valley
Origin: Old English/Norse
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #110
Total births: 4,767
History: Diane peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name carries classical associations — Diana the huntress. Diane represents the era when Australian women were beginning to assert independence — goddesses of the hunt in their own right.
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| Current rank (1970) | #100 |
| Babies named Diane in 1970 | 86 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,767 |
| Peak year | 1953 (446 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #17 |
| Years in records | 1952–1970 (19 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 51 spots |
Frequently asked about Diane
What does the name Diane mean?
Diane means “From Denmark, valley” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Diane?
Diane has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “From Denmark, valley”.
How popular is Diane in Australia?
Diane ranked #100 in Australia in 1970 — given to 86 babies that year.
When was Diane most popular?
Diane peaked in 1953 with 446 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Diane a boy or girl name?
Diane is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Dianes in registered births are female.
Is the name Diane rising or falling in popularity?
Diane has fallen 51 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #49 in 1965 to #100 in 1970.
How long has Diane been recorded in Australia?
Diane appears in birth records in Australia across 19 years — from 1952 through 1970.