54,779births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
1963Peak · British Columbia
#4139United States 2025
Dana is a boy name family recorded 54,779 times in 7 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4139 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1963, at 51.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dana
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana | Italian | 53,287 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4139 | 1962 | ▼ 25 % |
| Dana | Italian | 991 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1973 | – |
| Dana | Italian | 336 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1963 | – |
| Dana | Italian | 129 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1980 | – |
| Dana | Italian | 16 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2012 | – |
| Dana | Italian | 15 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1955 | – |
Questions about Dana
How popular is the name Dana?
In 2025 it ranked #4139 in the United States. Official registers record 54,779 births across 7 countries.
When was Dana most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1963, at 51.1 births per 100,000.
Is Dana a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dana is a boy name.