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Dana

Dana is a girl name of English origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#857

How popular is Dana?

Popularity in the United States

Dana has been given to 245,490 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 6,395 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Dana per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Dana has been given to 2,294 babies in France since 1955, peaking in the 2000s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Dana per year in France, 1955–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 2,163 people called Dana living in Spain, with an average age of 18.2.

245,490 Babies named since 1880
1960s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Dana

Is Dana a boy's or a girl's name?

Dana is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Dana?

Dana has been given to 245,490 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. Its use has declined since that peak.