Girls name · North Carolina
Dana in North Carolina
Dana was the 995th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 9 babies named Dana that year. Since 1940, North Carolina families have named 5,228 babies Dana.
Popularity over time
Dana in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 6 | 469th |
| 1952 | 23 | 288th |
| 1964 | 141 | 78th |
| 1976 | 169 | 39th |
| 1989 | 80 | 95th |
| 2001 | 27 | 331st |
| 2013 | 16 | 563rd |
| 2025 | 9 | 995th |
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina fell from 469th in 1940 to 995th in 2025.
The most babies named Dana in North Carolina in a single year was 246, in 1971. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1979.
Across the country, Dana reached its best rank of 17th in Louisiana (1972). See Dana in every state →
How popular is Dana in North Carolina?
Dana was the 995th most popular girls name in North Carolina in 2025, with 9 babies named Dana that year. Since 1940, North Carolina families have named 5,228 babies Dana.
How many babies are named Dana in North Carolina?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Dana in North Carolina. The most babies named Dana in North Carolina in a single year was 246, in 1971.
What is the rank of Dana in North Carolina?
Dana ranked 995th among girls names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among girls names in 1979.
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.