Dallas
How to say it: DAL-us · /ˈdæləs/
From a Scottish surname and place name, possibly from Gaelic 'dail ghlas' meaning 'meadow dwelling'.
Dallas was the 256th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,888 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #256 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 1,888 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,756 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #233 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dallas stands at its peak now, with its best showing yet in the 2020s. More growth should follow in the near future.
What goes with it
Full of crisp and breathy sounds, Dallas feels strong with place name roots. Austin shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dallas is about 1 in 74.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Dallas
- Dallas Robert (born 1970)American actor
- Dallas Long (1940–2024)American shot putter
- Dallas Liu (born 2001)American actor
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