Dimas Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEE-mas //ˈdiː.məs//

Origin: Hebrew; Greek

Meaning: Hebrew: 'the one who is judged'; Greek: 'follower of Christ'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dimas has its roots in the ancient Greek name Δίμας (Dimas), which is believed to derive from the word 'dimos,' meaning 'the people' or 'the populace.' This etymological origin reflects a connection to community and social identity. The name entered the Latin language as 'Dimas' and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, before being adopted into English contexts.

Its journey illustrates the interplay of linguistic evolution across cultures, particularly through the influence of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Historically, Dimas is notably associated with the figure of the penitent thief in Christian tradition, often referred to as Saint Dimas.

According to the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, Dimas was crucified alongside Jesus and is recognized for his repentance and acknowledgment of Jesus's innocence. This biblical narrative, which dates back to the 1st century CE, has contributed to the name's significance within Christian communities, particularly in the context of redemption and forgiveness.

Culturally, Dimas has resonated through various artistic and literary works, symbolizing themes of mercy and salvation. The name has been embraced in different cultures, often appearing in religious texts and stories that emphasize moral lessons.

In some traditions, diminutive forms such as Dimi or Dimmy may be used affectionately, although these variations are less documented in historical texts. Overall, the name Dimas carries a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance, rooted in ancient traditions and enduring through centuries.

Famous people named Dimas

In this section, you will find notable people named Dimas. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dimas who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Dimas Carvalho is a Brazilian footballer best known for playing with clubs like São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro.

Dimas Avila is a Brazilian musician best known for his work in the band Dazaranha.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dimas was first seen in the United States in 1917.

Dimas has ranked as high as #4826 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Dimas has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dimas is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dimas was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dimas.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 20 20
2024 25 25
2023 30 30
2022 23 23
2021 31 31
2020 29 29
2019 31 31
2018 29 29
2017 24 24
2016 25 25
2015 24 24
2014 31 31
2013 16 16
2012 32 32
2011 29 29
2010 20 20
2009 33 33
2008 37 37
2007 38 38
2006 30 30
2005 22 22
2004 23 23
2003 28 28
2002 31 31
2001 29 29
2000 33 33
1999 28 28
1998 28 28
1997 41 41
1996 41 41
1995 24 24
1994 27 27
1993 27 27
1992 26 26
1991 29 29
1990 29 29
1989 26 26
1988 30 30
1987 23 23
1986 29 29
1985 25 25
1984 14 14
1983 22 22
1982 21 21
1981 20 20
1980 19 19
1979 25 25
1978 13 13
1977 15 15
1976 17 17
1975 12 12
1974 9 9
1973 15 15
1972 11 11
1971 15 15
1970 18 18
1969 14 14
1968 14 14
1967 16 16
1966 17 17
1965 24 24
1964 14 14
1963 8 8
1962 16 16
1961 7 7
1960 12 12
1959 12 12
1958 15 15
1957 14 14
1956 13 13
1955 11 11
1954 12 12
1953 13 13
1952 12 12
1951 7 7
1950 7 7
1949 13 13
1948 7 7
1947 11 11
1946 15 15
1945 6 6
1944 8 8
1942 7 7
1941 5 5
1940 7 7
1939 6 6
1938 6 6
1937 11 11
1936 7 7
1935 11 11
1932 10 10
1930 5 5
1928 7 7
1927 7 7
1925 5 5
1923 10 10
1919 5 5
1917 5 5

Top States for Dimas (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 9
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