Total births
354
Girls' name · since 1948
Diahann
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 354 babies named Diahann, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 354
- total births
- 1948–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Diahann is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 354 have been recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Diahann recorded 354 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 1986.
- 354 total births
- 1948–1986 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
354 girls have been named Diahann since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1986.
- 354
- total births
- 1948–1986
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Diahann was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
50 babies were named Diahann in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Diahann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Diahann splits its recorded history at 1965: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1948 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1969 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Diahann at a glance
Last recorded 1986Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Diahann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–1986
- Peak year (1969)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Diahann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Diahann's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Diahann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 62
1950s
62 births
- 1960s
1960s
181 births
- 1970s
1970s
94 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 181 births (51% of all-time use).
Diahann by state
Where Diahann concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 66 | 18.6% |
| #2 | California | | 13 | 3.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.4% |
New York share of Diahann's total US births 18.6%
Even split
66 of 354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Diahann? ▼
Diahann has been given to 354 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1986. 50 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Diahann most popular? ▼
Diahann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Diahann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Diahann are New York (66 births), California (13 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Diahann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Diahann since 1948 -- 39 years through the most recent 1986 data.
What names are similar to Diahann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Diane, Diana, Dianne, Dianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Diahann's data
- Diahann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Diahanns (66 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Diahann
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1948–1986 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Diahann: Baby Name Since 1948 - 354 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/diahann. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Diahann draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.