The nameDinis

Dinis is the Portuguese form of Denis.

Meaning

From the Greek Dionysios, "devoted to Dionysus".

Origin

Portuguese, of Greek origin.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Dinis

Dinis in France

2756thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (35 births)
510babies named Dinis in France since 1900
01835 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Dinis was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 245 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Dinis. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Dinis in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dinis mean?

From the Greek Dionysios, "devoted to Dionysus".

What is the origin of the name Dinis?

Portuguese, of Greek origin.

Is Dinis a girl's or a boy's name?

Dinis is a boy's name.