FIRST NAME
Dana
Dana is the 167th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 172,431 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 38,148 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #167 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
303,426
living · #179
2020 CENSUS
172,431
living · #167
BABIES NAMED DANA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2025
2025244
As a female name, Dana peaked in 1971, when 6,934 babies were named Dana (the #44 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #497 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
104,458
living · #314
2020 CENSUS
38,148
living · #497
BABIES NAMED DANA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202525
As a male name, Dana peaked in 1962, when 1,799 babies were named Dana (the #172 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)