Dinah
Every Dinah since 1880 — 10,509 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dinah
Dinah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,198 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,509 American babies have been named Dinah. Its peak came in 1955, when 346 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dinah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dinah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,198 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,911 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,786 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,843 |
| 2021 | 50 | #3,228 |
| 2020 | 50 | #3,157 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,682 |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,120 |
| 2017 | 51 | #3,165 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,070 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,896 |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,089 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,186 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,384 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,562 |
| 2010 | 47 | #3,428 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,684 |
| 2008 | 58 | #3,002 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,063 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,893 |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,754 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,896 |
| 2003 | 69 | #2,396 |
| 2002 | 73 | #2,253 |
| 2001 | 75 | #2,176 |
| 2000 | 65 | #2,381 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,635 |
| 1990 | 51 | #2,411 |
| 1985 | 63 | #1,790 |
| 1980 | 57 | #1,889 |
| 1975 | 98 | #1,176 |
| 1970 | 103 | #1,136 |
| 1965 | 143 | #833 |
| 1960 | 295 | #574 |
| 1955 | 346 | #488 |
| 1950 | 248 | #517 |
| 1945 | 162 | #575 |
| 1940 | 42 | #1,120 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,170 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,715 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,857 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,765 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,630 |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,356 |
| 1905 | 15 | #976 |
| 1900 | 24 | #747 |
| 1895 | 12 | #946 |
| 1890 | 9 | #956 |
| 1885 | 12 | #636 |
| 1880 | 6 | #769 |
Famous people named Dinah
- Dinah Companion
- Dinah Washington Singer · 1924–1963
- Dinah Shore Actor · 1916–1994
- Dinah Manoff Actor · b. 1956
- Dinah Jane Singer · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dinah in 2025?
Dinah ranked #4,198 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dinah?
10,509 babies have been named Dinah in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dinah most popular?
Dinah peaked in 1955, when 346 newborns received the name.
Is Dinah a boy or girl name?
Dinah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dinah rising or falling?
Dinah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dinah?
Well-known people named Dinah include Dinah (companion), Dinah Washington (singer), Dinah Shore (actor).