Dina
Meaningjudged · Hebrew form of Dinah
- US rank
- #1,326
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #199 in 1969
168 babies were named Dina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 36 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,569 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dina, 168 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDina first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #199. Today it's #1,326, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDina has climbed 36 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,326. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedDina is most popular in New York, where it ranks #257, followed by New Jersey (#312) and Maryland (#731). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningDina is a Hebrew form of Dinah, which means “judged”.
About the name Dina
Dina is a girl name meaning “judged”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Dina for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 139 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #199 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,326, with 168 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 32 | 31,250 girls |
| 1890s | 32 | 30,779 girls |
| 1900s | 35 | 28,893 girls |
| 1910s | 39 | 25,530 girls |
| 1920s | 33 | 30,193 girls |
| 1930s | 34 | 29,104 girls |
| 1940s | 47 | 21,218 girls |
| 1950s | 86 | 11,567 girls |
| 1960s | 572 | 1,748 girls |
| 1970s | 515 | 1,942 girls |
| 1980s | 194 | 5,150 girls |
| 1990s | 123 | 8,130 girls |
| 2000s | 97 | 10,264 girls |
| 2010s | 96 | 10,446 girls |
| 2020s | 112 | 8,910 girls |
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Questions about the name Dina
What does the name Dina mean?
Dina means “judged” in Hebrew, as a form of Dinah.
Is Dina a boy or girl name?
Dina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dina?
Dina ranked #1,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 168 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#199).