How Many People Are Named Dinesh?
Complete statistics for the name Dinesh: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dinesh means 'to conquer' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among names, with only 159 people bearing it in the US today, equating to 1 in 2,081,317 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 2007 when 11 babies were named Dinesh, showing its stable presence in recent years.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 167 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dinesh Through the Generations
Dinesh, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its popularity peaking in 2007. Today, there are 159 individuals named Dinesh, with most being adults around 36 years old. The age distribution shows a mix of younger and middle-aged individuals, with 67 under 30, 95 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60, indicating a relatively modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dinesh's Sanskrit roots
📄 About the Name Dinesh
How Many People Have the Name Dinesh?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 505 people in the United States currently share the name Dinesh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 656,335 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dinesh a Common or Rare Name?
Dinesh 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 Dinesh Mean?
Dinesh means "to conquer" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dinesh in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Dinesh Most Popular?
The name Dinesh reached peak popularity in 2007, with 11 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 Dinesh?
Approximately 505 people named Dinesh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 505. That works out to roughly 1 in 656,335 Americans.
Is Dinesh a rare name?
Dinesh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 656,335 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dinesh mean?
Dinesh means "to conquer" and comes from Sanskrit origins.
Is Dinesh more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Dinesh are male and 0% are female.
When was Dinesh most popular?
Dinesh peaked in 2007 with 11 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.