Dana Stone

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dana Stone — from Denmark
189K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dana Stone is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name Dana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'. The surname Stone: Stone is a surname. List of people with the surname Adam Stone, American professor and political scientist Alan A. Stone (1929–2022), American scholar of law and psychology at Harvard, and film critic Alan Stone (opera director) (1929–2008), founder of the Chicago Opera Theater Alan Stone (wrestler) (born 1977), Mexican professional wrestler Albert Stone (born 1928), owner of Sterilite and a philanthropist from Townsend, Massachusetts Alfred Stone (musician) (1840–1878), English organist and choir-trainer Alfred Stone (1834–1908), American architect from Rhode Island; partner in Stone, Carpent. Dana is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 189K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dana reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dana

Meaning: from Denmark

Arabic

Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'.

Surname: Stone

English

Stone is a surname. List of people with the surname Adam Stone, American professor and political scientist Alan A. Stone (1929–2022), American scholar of law and psychology at Harvard, and film critic Alan Stone (opera director) (1929–2008), founder of the Chicago Opera Theater Alan Stone (wrestler) (born 1977), Mexican professional wrestler Albert Stone (born 1928), owner of Sterilite and a philanthropist from Townsend, Massachusetts Alfred Stone (musician) (1840–1878), English organist and choir-trainer Alfred Stone (1834–1908), American architect from Rhode Island; partner in Stone, Carpent.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dana is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dana by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dana Stone:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dana?
The first name Dana originates from Arabic. Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'.
When was Dana most popular?
The name Dana reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Stone?
The surname Stone originates from English. Stone is a surname. List of people with the surname Adam Stone, American professor and political scientist Alan A. Stone (1929–2022), American scholar of law and psychology at Harvard, and film critic Alan Stone (opera director) (1929–2008), founder of the Chicago Opera Theater Alan Stone (wrestler) (born 1977), Mexican professional wrestler Albert Stone (born 1928), owner of Sterilite and a philanthropist from Townsend, Massachusetts Alfred Stone (musician) (1840–1878), English organist and choir-trainer Alfred Stone (1834–1908), American architect from Rhode Island; partner in Stone, Carpent.
What are the origins of the name Dana Stone?
The name Dana Stone combines two different traditions: the first name Dana has Arabic roots, while the surname Stone originates from English.
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