Dinh
A boy's name of Vietnamese origin with 65 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Vietnamese.
Dinh is a boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin, both a common surname and a given name in Vietnam. It can carry meanings related to 'nail, spike' or 'calm, settled,' depending on the Chinese character used to write it.
In Vietnamese naming tradition, the same phonetic name can hold very different meanings based on its written form (chữ Nôm or chữ quốc ngữ). Dinh is a proudly Vietnamese name, widely used across the country and in Vietnamese communities around the world.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Dinh is rooted in the Vietnamese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1982 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Dinh’s rarity (65 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dinh has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 23 | — |
The Story of Dinh
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Dinh is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Dinh are most likely born between 1982 and 1992.
How rare is Dinh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dinh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1990s with 26 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dinh by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(12 years, 1982–2014)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | #11080 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12527 |
| 2000 | 5 | #10836 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10341 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9657 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8221 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9225 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8546 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6631 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7253 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5991 |
| 1982 | 6 | #5840 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–2014