Dinah

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Dinah

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Dinah is a Hebrew name meaning “Judged,” or “Vindicated.”

History:
Dinah, a minor Biblical name (a daughter of Jacob), was introduced to England in the 17th century by Puritans. It remained a popular name (albeit mostly among the working classes) until the late 19th century. Dinah experienced a brief revival during the mid-20th century, most likely due to its similarity to the name Diana.

Pronunciation: die-nah.

Alternates: Dina.
Yiddish: Dine.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Dinah Maria Mulock Craik (1826-1887)
English novelist.

Religious Figures:
Dinah (Biblical)
Daughter of Jacob and Leah.

Singers and Entertainers:
Dinah Shore (Frances Rose Shore) (1917-1994)
American singer.
Dinah Washington (1924-1963)
American jazz singer.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.022 % named Dina
0.007 % named Dinah

Popularity of Dinah:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1800: 86th most popular.
1850: 182nd most popular.
1875: 386th most popular.
1900-1940: N/A
1940-1950: 621st most popular.
1950-1960: 577th most popular.
1960-1970: 812th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A

Popularity of Dina:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: N/A
1910-1920: 929th most popular.
1920-1950: N/A
1950-1960: 749th most popular.
1960-1970: 279th most popular.
1970-1980: 303rd most popular.
1980-1990: 557th most popular.
1990: 690th most popular.
1991: 724th most popular.
1992: 751st most popular.
1993: 787th most popular.
1994: 812th most popular.
1995: 901st most popular.
1996: 816th most popular.
1997: 933rd most popular.
1998: 977th most popular.
1999: 994th most popular.
2000: N/A