How Many People Are Named Dipa?

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

Dipa
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Dipa, a very rare female name, is held by just 17 people in the US today, making up 1 in 18,911,977 Americans. The majority of those named Dipa are around 42 years old, with most born in the peak year of 1983.

~17
Living in US
1 in 18,911,977
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Sanskrit, evoking grace
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Graceful Thoughtful Intelligent
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

397,838
Worldwide Bearers
#2,598
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
298,005
🇳🇵 Nepal
54,637
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
41,057
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,529
🇲🇱 Mali
1,049
🇺🇸 United States
408
🇬🇧 England
407
🇵🇰 Pakistan
173
🇨🇩 DR Congo
110
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 18 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
23
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Dipa Through the Generations

Dipa, a name that's been around since the 1980s, has seen its popularity remain stable over the decades. With only 18 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Dipa is a niche choice. Interestingly, the name's bearers are predominantly middle-aged, with 100% falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker during its heyday.

⭐ Famous People Named Dipa

Deepa or Dipa is a Hindu name of Sanskrit origin. In India, it is a popular feminine given name, meaning "lamp" and "light".…

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✨ Similar Names to Dipa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dipa's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Dipa

How Many People Have the Name Dipa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Dipa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,911,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dipa a Common or Rare Name?

Dipa 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 Dipa Mean?

Dipa means "Derived from Sanskrit, evoking grace" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Dipa Most Popular?

The name Dipa reached peak popularity in 1983, with 7 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 Dipa?

Approximately 17 people named Dipa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,911,977 Americans.

Is Dipa a rare name?

Dipa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,911,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dipa mean?

Dipa means "Derived from Sanskrit, evoking grace" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Dipa more male or female?

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

When was Dipa most popular?

Dipa peaked in 1983 with 7 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 US17
All-Time Births18
1 in X1 in 18,911,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1983
World Rank#2,598
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.