Holding steady.
Popularity of Dinna since 1952
Babies named Dinna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dinna's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 62 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dinna is a rare and modern English name that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1952. It has never been a common choice, as reflected by its lack of ranking in the top 1000 and a very low one-in-N rate. The name saw a modest peak in the 1970s, with the highest recorded usage in 1970, but has remained stable in its rarity ever since. Dinna has no strong associations with any particular state or cultural tradition, making it a unique and uncommon choice for parents seeking a distinctive name with a gentle sound.
Dinna is a rare modern English name, likely a respelling or diminutive form of names like Dina or Diana. It may also be a variant of the Scottish surname Dinna. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1952, but has never gained widespread popularity, peaking modestly in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Din, Dinnie
Sibling names for Dinna
Names that share Dinna's style, for a brother or sister.
