Dallas
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Valley meadow, dwelling in the valley
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Popularity: Ranked #238 in 2025 with 1,475 babies born.
History: Dallas derives from a Scottish place name meaning dwelling in the valley. The city of Dallas, Texas, was named after George Mifflin Dallas, U.S. Vice President under James Polk. As a given name it has a strong American character and is used for both boys and girls.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dallas? About 1 in 1,763 babies born in 2025 were named Dallas, or roughly 5.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dallas
What does the name Dallas mean?
Dallas means “Valley meadow, dwelling in the valley” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Dallas?
Dallas has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Valley meadow, dwelling in the valley”.
How popular is Dallas?
Dallas ranked #238 in 2025 — given to 1,475 babies that year.
When was Dallas most popular?
Dallas peaked in 2025 with 1,475 babies registered that year.
Is Dallas a boy or girl name?
Dallas is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 82% of Dallass are boys and 18% are girls.
Is the name Dallas rising or falling in popularity?
Dallas has risen 394 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #632 in 2020 to #238 in 2025.
How long has Dallas been recorded?
Dallas appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.