Dina
Equivalent of the biblical name Dinah in several European languages, ultimately from Hebrew דִּינָה.
Every Dina since 1883 — 32,097 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dina
Dina is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,327 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 32,097 American babies have been named Dina. Its peak came in 1969, when 1,581 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Dina stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dina year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168 | #1,327 | — | — |
| 2024 | 171 | #1,337 | — | — |
| 2023 | 210 | #1,155 | — | — |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 2021 | 179 | #1,285 | — | — |
| 2020 | 160 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2019 | 183 | #1,270 | — | — |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,396 | — | — |
| 2017 | 176 | #1,323 | — | — |
| 2016 | 159 | #1,447 | — | — |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,456 | — | — |
| 2014 | 146 | #1,511 | — | — |
| 2013 | 159 | #1,428 | — | — |
| 2012 | 190 | #1,266 | — | — |
| 2011 | 173 | #1,340 | — | — |
| 2010 | 169 | #1,372 | — | — |
| 2009 | 181 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 2008 | 170 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 2007 | 155 | #1,495 | — | — |
| 2006 | 162 | #1,399 | — | — |
| 2005 | 191 | #1,201 | — | — |
| 2004 | 197 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2003 | 188 | #1,151 | — | — |
| 2002 | 175 | #1,175 | — | — |
| 2001 | 189 | #1,119 | — | — |
| 2000 | 189 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 1995 | 192 | #979 | — | — |
| 1990 | 276 | #752 | 5 | #8,472 |
| 1985 | 283 | #649 | — | — |
| 1980 | 422 | #490 | — | — |
| 1975 | 620 | #349 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,545 | #207 | 10 | #3,122 |
| 1965 | 831 | #311 | — | — |
| 1960 | 554 | #410 | — | — |
| 1955 | 132 | #844 | — | — |
| 1950 | 110 | #835 | — | — |
| 1945 | 68 | #917 | — | — |
| 1940 | 48 | #1,039 | — | — |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,227 | — | — |
| 1930 | 41 | #1,165 | — | — |
| 1925 | 47 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,288 | — | — |
| 1915 | 39 | #1,080 | — | — |
| 1910 | 14 | #1,229 | — | — |
| 1905 | 9 | #1,330 | — | — |
| 1900 | 11 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9 | #955 | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #950 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Dina
- Dina bint Abdul-Hamid Nobleman · 1929–2019
- Dina Merrill Actor · 1923–2017
- Dina Meyer Actor · b. 1968
- Dina Garipova Singer · b. 1991
- Dina Asher-Smith Athlete · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dina mean?
Equivalent of the biblical name Dinah in several European languages, ultimately from Hebrew דִּינָה.
How popular is the name Dina in 2025?
Dina ranked #1,327 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dina?
32,097 babies have been named Dina in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dina most popular?
Dina peaked in 1969, when 1,581 newborns received the name.
Is Dina a boy or girl name?
Dina is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dina rising or falling?
Dina is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dina?
Well-known people named Dina include Dina bint Abdul-Hamid (nobleman), Dina Merrill (actor), Dina Meyer (actor).