Girls name · Virginia
Dana in Virginia
Dana was the 783rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 9 babies named Dana that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 5,004 babies Dana.
Popularity over time
Dana in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 261st |
| 1942 | 8 | 351st |
| 1956 | 59 | 134th |
| 1970 | 152 | 50th |
| 1983 | 118 | 53rd |
| 1997 | 30 | 217th |
| 2011 | 21 | 367th |
| 2025 | 9 | 783rd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 261st in 1910 to 783rd in 2025.
The most babies named Dana in Virginia in a single year was 181, in 1971. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1972.
Across the country, Dana reached its best rank of 17th in Louisiana (1972). See Dana in every state →
How popular is Dana in Virginia?
Dana was the 783rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 9 babies named Dana that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 5,004 babies Dana.
How many babies are named Dana in Virginia?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Dana in Virginia. The most babies named Dana in Virginia in a single year was 181, in 1971.
What is the rank of Dana in Virginia?
Dana ranked 783rd among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 40th among girls names in 1972.
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.