Name meaning & stats
Dinesh
Dinesh. 167 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Dineshs are 2.1× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
167 US babies were named Dinesh between 1940 and 2025.
Dinesh around the world
- France: 60 babies since 1900, peak 2010
- England & Wales: 36 babies since 1996, peak 1996
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Dineshs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 2.1× | Medium · 13 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
| Actor | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Dineshs show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)