Dianne
Meaning: From Denmark, valley
Origin: Old English/Norse
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #104
Total births: 5,139
History: Dianne peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. The name has an elegant, composed character. Dianne represents Australian women who bridged the traditional and modern eras — growing up in one Australia and helping create another.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1972) | #97 |
| Babies named Dianne in 1972 | 99 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,139 |
| Peak year | 1952 (457 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1952–1972 (21 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Dianne
What does the name Dianne mean?
Dianne means “From Denmark, valley” from Old English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Dianne?
Dianne has Old English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “From Denmark, valley”.
How popular is Dianne in Australia?
Dianne ranked #97 in Australia in 1972 — given to 99 babies that year.
When was Dianne most popular?
Dianne peaked in 1952 with 457 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Dianne a boy or girl name?
Dianne is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Diannes in registered births are female.
Is the name Dianne rising or falling in popularity?
Dianne has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #59 in 1967 to #97 in 1972.
How long has Dianne been recorded in Australia?
Dianne appears in birth records in Australia across 21 years — from 1952 through 1972.