Holding steady.
Popularity of Dineen since 1950
Babies named Dineen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 257 |
| 1970s | 92 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dineen is a rare Irish name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1950. It reached its peak popularity in 1964, though it never entered the top 1000 and has remained extremely uncommon since. The name is likely derived from the Irish surname Ó Duinnín, connecting it to fawns and brown hues, but its exact origin as a given name is unclear. With very few births in recent years and no strong trajectory, Dineen remains a quiet, distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Irish heritage. Its top states are unknown due to insufficient data, and similar names have not been recorded in significant numbers.
The name Dineen is likely derived from the Irish surname Ó Duinnín, meaning 'descendant of Duinnín', a personal name from 'donn' (brown) or 'damh' (fawn, stag). It is primarily used as a given name in the United States, though it may also be a variant of the Irish name Dymphna. The peak year for recorded use in the U.S. was 1964, and it has remained extremely rare, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dinny, Dee
Sibling names for Dineen
Names that share Dineen's style, for a brother or sister.
