Dynasia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "power" or "royalty".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Dynasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dynasia today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dynasia births was 2002 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dynasia. 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
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2002
27 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,530
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Dynasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dynasia from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 134 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dynasia 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 Dynasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dynasias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dynasia
The given name Dynasia is a relatively modern name that does not have a definitive cultural or linguistic origin. It is likely a combination or variation of the words "dynasty" and "Asia," but its exact etymology is unclear.
One possible theory is that the name Dynasia may have been inspired by the concept of a "dynasty," which refers to a line of hereditary rulers or a succession of powerful families. This could suggest a connection to royalty, power, or influence. The suffix "-ia" is sometimes used in names to create a feminine form or to denote a place or region.
While there are no known historical references or mentions of the name Dynasia in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent decades. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from the late 20th century, although precise records are scarce.
In terms of notable individuals named Dynasia, here are a few examples:
1. Dynasia Mixon (born 1993) is an American professional basketball player who played for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
2. Dynasia Pryor (born 1998) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100-meter hurdles and is a multiple-time NCAA champion.
3. Dynasia Watson (born 1997) is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame as a contestant on the 16th season of American Idol in 2018.
4. Dynasia Sims is an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, including "Greenleaf" and "The Hate U Give."
5. Dynasia Nicholson is an American entrepreneur and social media influencer known for her fashion and lifestyle content on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
It's worth noting that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Dynasia, there may be limited historical information available compared to more traditional or ancient names. However, as it continues to gain popularity, more notable individuals bearing this name may emerge in the future.
People
Dynasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dynasia 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
Dynasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dynasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dynasia 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Dynasia a common name?
We classify Dynasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 190 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dynasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Dynasia was 2002, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dynasia is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dynasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dynasia 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.