The first name Diane

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About the first name Diane

Meaning

The name Diane comes from the Roman goddess name Diana; its ancient etymology is linked to the divine and celestial light.

Historical origin

The name Diane is a name from Roman mythology that became a given name in European languages.

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The recurring use of Diane reflects interest in names from antiquity, mythology, and classical history.

Pronunciation:dyandj.an

Frequency of the first name Diane by baptism year

The chart below shows the frequency of the first name Diane by the year of baptisms listed in Genealogy Quebec’s data. It highlights the periods when this first name appears most often and its evolution across generations.

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Annual evolution of the first name DianeLine chart showing the frequency of the first name Diane in baptisms by year.2001501005001825186118971933196920051825–1829 1 baptisms1830–1834 1 baptisms1870–1874 2 baptisms1880–1884 1 baptisms1890–1894 3 baptisms1895–1899 2 baptisms1900–1904 1 baptisms1920–1924 2 baptisms1925–1929 2 baptisms1935–1939 2 baptisms1940–1944 10 baptisms1945–1949 63 baptisms1950–1954 115 baptisms1955–1959 76 baptisms1960–1964 51 baptisms1965–1969 23 baptisms1970–1974 7 baptisms1975–1979 5 baptisms1980–1984 1 baptisms2005–2009 1 baptisms

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