Dallas

Rank 253rd Gender Neutral

In 2022, the name Dallas was 253rd most popular baby name for boys and 382nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,800 babies were named Dallas in the United States. The gender distribution for "Dallas" is 74.8% male and 25.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,869 babies in the United States were named Dallas. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Dallas is around 27 to 29 years old.

The name "Dallas" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Dallas is Dally.

Dallas Meaning & Origin

Dallas is a popular name with Scottish origins meaning "meadow dwelling", and it is also known for its association with the vibrant and energetic city in Texas, USA, which may evoke a sense of energy, sophistication, and resilience.

The name Dallas is described as adventurous, urbane and dynamic.

Pronunciation

Dallas is pronounced dal-las in English. The name Dallas has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Dallas

Dallas is not only a popular first name, but it's also the name of a major city in Texas, known for its role in the oil and cotton industries. It's also the location of the Dallas Cowboys, a famous National Football League team.

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Gender Distribution

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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