Declining since 2021, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Dinero since 1985
Babies named Dinero per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 158 |
| 2020s | 326 |
Meaning & origin
Dinero entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1985, reflecting a modern tradition of word names drawn from Spanish vocabulary. It reached its highest rank of 3,036 in 2025, though its popularity has been falling since a peak in 2022. The name is about 1 in every 42,702 male births, making it a rare choice. Top states include Ohio, Florida, and Texas, regions with sizable Hispanic populations. As an aspirational name meaning 'money,' it aligns with other wealth-inspired names but remains uncommon.
Dinero derives directly from the Spanish noun dinero, meaning 'money' or 'wealth.' The Spanish word itself comes from Latin denarius, a silver coin used in ancient Rome. In the United States, Dinero began to be used as a given name in the late 20th century, likely as part of a broader trend of aspirational word names. It has never been common but saw a small spike in the early 2020s.
Where Dinero is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Dinero
Names that share Dinero's style, for a brother or sister.
