Dallas

Dallas - A very unique male name

Dallas appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #359. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dallas and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dallas? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dallas. The baby boy name Dallas was given to 1,452 baby boys in 2025, ranking #238 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,010 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dallas peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 214.

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Dallas is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dallas is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #58 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #721.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dallas is where you live.

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Dallas origin and meaning

Place name (the Texas city), from a Scottish place name

From Dallas in Scotland, usually read as Gaelic dail, "meadow," and fas, "dwelling" — as an American name it is really the Texas city

American babies named Dallas are named for the city, not directly for the Scottish village that gave the city its name — and who the city itself was named for (Vice President George M. Dallas is the usual candidate) was never documented and remains disputed. The name has been in the data since 1910 and reached its peak in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Dallas is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Dallas, pop culture references for the name Dallas and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dallas

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dallas, sorted by popularity.

Delos / Delijah / Deluca / Dallis /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Dallas

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dallas a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dallas?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

DAL-us · /ˈdæləs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Dal

Famous bearers

• Dallas Green — Canadian musician known as City and Colour (b. 1980) Contemporary
• Dallas Austin — Record producer and songwriter behind TLC and Boyz II Men hits (b. 1970) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents pick Dallas for its wide-open, Texas-flavored confidence — a place name with swagger that works for a boy today.

Worth knowing

• Do not state the city was definitively named for George M. Dallas; it is credited, not proven.
• The television show Dallas, the Cowboys, and the city itself crowd the name — and it is used for girls as well.