boy's name
Dinesh
dih-NAYSH (Hindi)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 305
Dinesh is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Dinesh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 48 |
How Popular Is Dinesh?
In 2009, Dinesh was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dinesh Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dinesh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dinesh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dinesh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dinesh
- Hindi dih-NAYSH
Sibling Names for Dinesh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dinesh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dinesh
How popular is the name Dinesh?
In 2009, Dinesh was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dinesh a girl's or a boy's name?
Dinesh is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dinesh?
Dinesh has 2 syllables.
When was Dinesh most popular?
Dinesh peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.