Dian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From Hadria, dark one
Origin: Latin/Italian
Popularity: Ranked #7310 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Adriana. Shares the meaning 'From Hadria, dark one.'
Similar names: diana, diani, dianna, daiana, deian, diane, dianne, dilan
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Dian? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Dian, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dian
What does the name Dian mean?
Dian means “From Hadria, dark one” from Latin/Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Dian?
Dian has Latin/Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “From Hadria, dark one”.
How popular is Dian?
Dian ranked #7194 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Dian most popular?
Dian peaked in 1946 with 287 babies registered that year.
Is Dian a boy or girl name?
Dian is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Dians in registered births are female.
Is the name Dian rising or falling in popularity?
Dian has fallen 2489 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4705 in 2020 to #7194 in 2025.
How long has Dian been recorded?
Dian appears in birth records across 101 years — from 1912 through 2025.