Dinorah
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 523 living Americans carry the first name Dinorah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dinorah today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dinorah births was 1968 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dinorah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
523
~ 1 in 655,362 Americans
Peak year
1968
25 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,935
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Dinorah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dinorah from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 122 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dinorah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dinorah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dinorahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Dinorah, while California, Texas, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 49 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dinorah
Dinorah is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Dina, which means "judged" or "vindicated." The name can be traced back to biblical times and the Book of Genesis, where Dina is mentioned as the daughter of Jacob and Leah.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dinorah dates back to the 13th century in Spain, where it was a variant of the Hebrew name Dina. During this period, the name was popular among Jewish communities in Spain and was later adopted by Christians as well.
One of the earliest historical references to the name Dinorah can be found in the medieval Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which was written in the 12th century. In the poem, there is a character named Dinorah who is described as a beautiful and virtuous woman.
In the 16th century, the name gained popularity in Portugal, where it was often spelled as "Dionora" or "Dionora." During this time, it was associated with the Portuguese nobility and was borne by several women of noble descent.
Throughout history, there have been several notable women named Dinorah. One of the earliest was Dinorah de Ecija, a 13th-century Spanish poet and mystic who was renowned for her devotional writings. Another was Dinorah Cardoso (1834-1904), a Portuguese writer and feminist who campaigned for women's rights and education.
In the 19th century, the name became popular in France, where it was often spelled as "Dinorah." One of the most famous bearers of the name was the French operatic soprano Dinorah Valentin (1848-1923), who was renowned for her performances in the operas of Gounod and Massenet.
Another notable Dinorah was Dinorah Duhalde (1905-1983), an Argentine writer and journalist who was known for her contributions to children's literature. She published several books of stories and poems for children, and her work was widely acclaimed in Latin America.
In the 20th century, the name continued to be popular in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Mexico and Central America. One of the most famous Dinorahs of this era was Dinorah Prieto (1929-1996), a Mexican singer and actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows and was known for her powerful voice and stage presence.
People
Dinorah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dinorah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dinorah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dinorah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 523 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dinorah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 655,362 US residents.
Is Dinorah a common name?
We classify Dinorah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 569 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dinorah most popular?
The single biggest year for Dinorah was 1968, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dinorah is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dinorah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dinorah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.