Total births
257
Girls' name · since 1979
Dynesha
257 babies named Dynesha in U.S. Social Security records since 1979, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 257
- total births
- 1979–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
257 girls have been named Dynesha since 1979, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dynesha has been recorded 257 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2005.
- 257 total births
- 1979–2005 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
257 girls have been named Dynesha since 1979, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2005.
- 257
- total births
- 1979–2005
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Dynesha was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
26 babies were named Dynesha in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Dynesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dynesha's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dynesha at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Dynesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2005
- Peak year (1993)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Dynesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dynesha's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Dynesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s
1990s
165 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 165 births (64% of all-time use).
Dynesha by state
Where Dynesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 10 | 3.9% |
Tennessee share of Dynesha's total US births 3.9%
10 of 257 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dynesha? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 257 babies named Dynesha. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 26 births.
When was Dynesha most popular? ▼
Dynesha was most popular in the 1990s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Dynesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dynesha are Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Dynesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dynesha since 1979 -- 27 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Dynesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dynasty, Dynasti, Dynver, Dyna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dynesha's data
- Dynesha's decade-level peak was the 1990s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Dyneshas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee 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 Dynesha
Nearby Names Like Dynesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dynesha
Dynasty Girl
#4946 2,369 births
Dynasti Girl
#8169 505 births
Dynver Girl
#2967 400 births
Dyna Girl
#15553 246 births
Dynasia Girl
190 births
Compare Dynesha side by side: Dynesha vs Dynasty Dynesha vs Dynasti Dynesha vs Dynver
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1979–2005 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dynesha: Baby Name Since 1979 - 257 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dynesha. 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 Dynesha 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 June 2026.