Dinnis
A boy's name of Greek origin with 86 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 86 babies have been named Dinnis in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Dinnis is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dinnis is a boy's baby name, a variant of Dennis (Greek, from Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine, festivity, and ecstasy). The transposed letters create a unique form.
Dinnis carries the spirit of Dionysus — celebration, joy, and the ecstasy of life.
EtymologyShow more
Dinnis first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1935. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dinnis has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1935.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 44 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 7 | — |
The Story of Dinnis
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1961, Dinnis is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Dinnis are most likely born between 1951 and 1961.
How rare is Dinnis?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dinnis is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1935, peaked in the 1950s with 44 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dinnis by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1935–1961)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10 | #2754 |
| 1960 | 6 | #3763 |
| 1957 | 9 | #2878 |
| 1956 | 5 | #4089 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3272 |
| 1954 | 5 | #3965 |
| 1953 | 5 | #3954 |
| 1952 | 6 | #3460 |
| 1951 | 7 | #3140 |
| 1948 | 7 | #3072 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3086 |
| 1942 | 6 | #3306 |
| 1935 | 7 | #3030 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1935–1961