Dyan
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dyan: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1986.
Dyan is a modern variant of the classic name Diana, which comes from the Latin *Diana*, the name of the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and nature — meaning “divine” or “heavenly.” The most famous bearer is American actress Dyan Cannon, known for her Oscar-nominated roles in the 1960s and 1970s, while author Dyan Sheldon has also brought the name into popular culture. Though no major places share the exact spelling Dyan, the root name Diana appears in countless locations worldwide, from Diana’s Peak in Saint Helena to the Welsh town of Dinan, both echoing the same ancient reverence. Dyan is also sometimes given as a unisex name, though it remains far more common for girls — a fresh, streamlined alternative to Diane that feels both classic and quietly distinctive.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19864 babies
- Latest (1986)
- #4854 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y