How Many People Are Named Dinah?

Complete statistics for the name Dinah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dinah
Very Rare
Biblical

Dinah means 'judged by God' and has a very rare charm, with only 1 in 40,785 Americans sharing this name. That's around 8,091 people today, making it truly unique. The majority, 65%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.

~8,091
Living in US
1 in 40,785
Americans
1955
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Judged by God
🌐
Origin
Biblical
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Wise
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,290
Worldwide Bearers
#7,173
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
3,251
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
3,153
🇿🇲 Zambia
2,606
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,040
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,004
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
756
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
753
🇨🇦 Canada
703
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
699
🇦🇺 Australia
509

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,091 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
1,503
Would be under 30 (14%)
2,201
Would be 30–60 (21%)
6,765
Would be over 60 (65%)

All 10,469 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1955

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dinah Through the Generations

Dinah peaked in popularity back in 1955 with 346 births, but its enduring appeal keeps it stable through the decades. Today, there are 8,091 people named Dinah in the United States, with a notable age skew towards the older generation. Of those, 1,503 are under 30, 2,201 are between 30 and 60, and 6,765 are over 60, reflecting its classic, old-school vibe.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 796
California 706
New York 675
Ohio 347
Illinois 346
Louisiana 303
North Carolina 296
Virginia 246
Alabama 243
Kentucky 240

⭐ Famous People Named Dinah

Dinah is a Hebrew female given name meaning judged or vindicated.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Dinah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dinah's Biblical roots

📄 About the Name Dinah

How Many People Have the Name Dinah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,091 people in the United States currently share the name Dinah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 40,785 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dinah a Common or Rare Name?

Dinah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dinah Mean?

Dinah means "judged by God" and comes from Biblical origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dinah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dinah Most Popular?

The name Dinah reached peak popularity in 1955, with 346 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dinah?

Approximately 8,091 people named Dinah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,469. That works out to roughly 1 in 40,785 Americans.

Is Dinah a rare name?

Dinah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 40,785 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dinah mean?

Dinah means "judged by God" and comes from Biblical origins.

Is Dinah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dinah are male and 100% are female.

When was Dinah most popular?

Dinah peaked in 1955 with 346 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8,091
All-Time Births10,469
1 in X1 in 40,785
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1955
World Rank#7,173
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.