Dream
How to say it: DREEM · /ˈdrim/
English word for visions during sleep; used as a name evoking aspiration and imagination.
Dream was the 436th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 718 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 7.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #337 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #436 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 718 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,617 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×7.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #337 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dream arrived recently and has grown almost entirely within living memory. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with further growth likely ahead.
What goes with it
Light and crisp in a single soft syllable, Dream feels creative and gentle. Bliss shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dream is about 1 in 193.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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