Dimas
Dimas is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sunset, dying, or belonging to the people.
Origin and history
Dimas is a masculine name derived from the Greek word for sunset or dying, historically associated with Saint Dismas, the penitent thief crucified alongside Jesus. While uncommon overall in the United States, it maintains a steady presence, particularly within Christian and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,834 babies in the United States have been named Dimas since 1880. It ranks #2994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- TX (67.5 %)
- CA (27.7 %)
- NY (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 79 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 150 |
| 1980-1990 | 229 |
| 1990-2000 | 300 |
| 2000-2010 | 304 |
| 2010-2019 | 261 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Famous people named Dimas
- Dimas Morales: Baseball player
Fun facts
- Although not named in the canonical Gospels, the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus identifies the Good Thief as Dismas or Dimas.
- The name is preserved in various places worldwide, such as the city of San Dimas, California.