Dallas Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dallas is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dallas?
Dallas is spelled D-A-L-L-A-S. The name has 6 letters.
Dallas at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Dallas may mean “meadow dwelling” or “valley of water,” based on its Old English and Scottish place name origins.
- Origin
- Dallas is commonly associated with place names in Scotland and England and may derive from Old English or Gaelic elements referring to geographical…
- Pronunciation
- DAL-uhs · 2 syllables
Dallas Popularity in 2025
Rank#686
Recorded Births413
Rank#238
Recorded Births1,475
- Girls usage fell 29 places to #686 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 5 places to #238 and recorded 22 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dallas Mean?
Dallas may mean “meadow dwelling” or “valley of water,” based on its Old English and Scottish place name origins.
Origin: Dallas is commonly associated with place names in Scotland and England and may derive from Old English or Gaelic elements referring to geographical features like valleys or meadows.
How Do You Pronounce Dallas?
PronunciationDAL-uhs
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dallas?
- History
- The name Dallas has been used historically as a surname and later adopted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Dallas Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 413 | #686 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,475 | #238 |
| 2024 | Girls | 446 | #657 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,453 | #243 |
| 2023 | Girls | 484 | #617 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,383 | #252 |
| 2022 | Girls | 458 | #642 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,359 | #253 |
| 2021 | Girls | 466 | #635 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,287 | #270 |
| 2020 | Girls | 459 | #632 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,267 | #269 |
| 2019 | Girls | 508 | #598 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,235 | #283 |
| 2018 | Girls | 474 | #630 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,231 | #286 |
| 2017 | Girls | 522 | #578 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,401 | #260 |
| 2016 | Girls | 482 | #619 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,224 | #296 |
| 2015 | Girls | 551 | #562 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,420 | #255 |
| 2014 | Girls | 525 | #580 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,366 | #270 |
When Was Dallas Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,475 recorded births
National rank #238
2024 · Boys
1,453 recorded births
National rank #243
2015 · Boys
1,420 recorded births
National rank #255
2017 · Boys
1,401 recorded births
National rank #260
Where Dallas Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #58 | 74 |
| MS | #83 | 32 |
| GA | #92 | 121 |
| LA | #103 | 48 |
| KY | #126 | 45 |
| DC | #139 | 6 |
| HI | #146 | 7 |
| WV | #151 | 12 |