Girls name · New York
Dana in New York
Dana was the 951st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 16 babies named Dana that year. Since 1921, New York families have named 13,748 babies Dana.
Popularity over time
Dana in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | 695th |
| 1942 | 13 | 504th |
| 1956 | 98 | 246th |
| 1970 | 331 | 97th |
| 1983 | 343 | 57th |
| 1997 | 213 | 96th |
| 2011 | 47 | 399th |
| 2025 | 16 | 951st |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 695th in 1921 to 951st in 2025.
The most babies named Dana in New York in a single year was 401, in 1971. Its best showing was 51st among girls names in 1980.
Across the country, Dana reached its best rank of 17th in Louisiana (1972). See Dana in every state →
How popular is Dana in New York?
Dana was the 951st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 16 babies named Dana that year. Since 1921, New York families have named 13,748 babies Dana.
How many babies are named Dana in New York?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Dana in New York. The most babies named Dana in New York in a single year was 401, in 1971.
What is the rank of Dana in New York?
Dana ranked 951st among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 51st among girls names in 1980.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.