How Popular (or Rare) was Diana in 2002?

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง England & Wales โ€ข Girl

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#532
2002 Rank
56
2002 Births
#260
Best Rank (2022)
181
Peak Year (2019)
3,423
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 4,774
Rarity Factor (2002)
Popularity Position
Top 10%
Among UK girls' names in 2002
Uncommon ยท 1 in 4,774 births

๐Ÿ“Š The Diana Story

Diana is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #532 in 2002 with 56 recorded births. This places Diana in the top 10% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 181 births ranking #266. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 55.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 4,774 girls born was named Diana. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996โ€“2025)

๐Ÿ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin  |  Meaning: divine; heavenly

Diana is a luminous classic with mythological and regal resonance. It feels graceful, dignified, and timeless.

The name has been important since Roman antiquity and later gained new layers of meaning through literature, royalty, and public figures. Its elegance keeps it perpetually recognisable.

Did you know?Diana is one of the goddess names that feels fully classic rather than niche or overtly mythic in everyday modern use.
Similar namesDelilah, Aurora, Clara, Camila, Georgia

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