girls' name 1952–1970

Diane

Diane is losing ground — from #21 in 1952 to #102 in 1970.

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#102 last ranked in 1970
86 registrations that year
5,463 total 1952–1970

Note: Diane hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 1970. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 412 to 86 (-79%).

Peak popularity was in 1953 (446 registrations).

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Peak 1953 · 446
Low 1970 · 86
Years tracked 19

Neighbours in the 1970 ranking

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By state & territory — 1970

How often Diane was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Diane popularity by state — 1970Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: 86 (rank #100)Northern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: no data for this yearTasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Diane — popularity by state & territory in 1970. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in New South Wales (86 babies)

New South Wales
86 #100
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In 1970: 86 babies named Diane across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Diane?
Between 1952 and 1970, Diane was registered for 5,463 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Diane a popular name in Australia?
Diane has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 1970, when it last ranked #102 with 86 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.