Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1969
Dharma
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 618 babies named Dharma, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 618
- total births
- 1969–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Dharma is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 618 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Dharma recorded 618 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2023.
- 618 total births
- 1969–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
618 girls have been named Dharma since 1969, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 618
- total births
- 1969–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Dharma was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
68 babies were named Dharma in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Dharma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dharma's SSA record in two at 2009 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1998 peak of 68, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dharma at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Dharma popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2023
- Peak year (1998)
- 68
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Dharma popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1976 (Dharma as boys' name)
Dharma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dharma's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Dharma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
330 births
- 2010s 122
2010s
122 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 330 births (53% of all-time use).
How Dharma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Dharma's total volume
Dharma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Dharma by state
Where Dharma concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 43 | 7.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 36 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 6 | 1.0% |
California share of Dharma's total US births 7.0%
Even split
43 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dharma? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 618 babies named Dharma. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 68 births.
When was Dharma most popular? ▼
Dharma was most popular in the 2000s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Dharma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dharma are California (43 births), Texas (36 births), Florida (6 births).
How long has the name Dharma been used? ▼
Records for Dharma go back to 1969, giving 55 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Dharma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dhara, Dhalia, Dhanvi, Dhanya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dharma's data
- Dharma's decade-level peak was the 2000s (330 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Dharmas (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dharma
Nearby Names Like Dharma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dharma
Dhara Girl
#4831 637 births
Dhalia Girl
#10625 302 births
Dhanvi Girl
#5573 297 births
Dhanya Girl
#10694 288 births
Dhana Girl
#15655 120 births
Compare Dharma side by side: Dharma vs Dhara Dharma vs Dhalia Dharma vs Dhanvi
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dharma: Baby Name Since 1969 - 618 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dharma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dharma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.