Dallas
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Field; Skilled
Background: The name Dallas originates from the English surname derived from a place name meaning 'field' or 'meadow.' Additionally, in Gaelic, it is linked to the word 'dail,' meaning 'meadow' or 'field.' The dual roots highlight the natural landscape associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#400
Total births
85,179
Most popular decade
2010s
(48,780 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+27 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
81.8% male
18.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 20
- First year rank
- #381
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 1,448
- Peak rank
- #243
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 1,448
- Recent rank
- #243
Female
- First year
- 1892
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #1,017
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 551
- Peak rank
- #562
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 444
- Recent rank
- #657
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).