Dallas
boy name#238 in 2025Dallas entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #214 in 1995, ranks #238 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#238
rank today
#214
peak (1995)
1,475
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #363 |
| 1890s | #335 |
| 1900s | #321 |
| 1910s | #338 |
| 1920s | #292 |
| 1930s | #264 |
| 1940s | #297 |
| 1950s | #363 |
| 1960s | #436 |
| 1970s | #421 |
| 1980s | #346 |
| 1990s | #279 |
| 2000s | #343 |
| 2010s | #292 |
| 2020s | #254 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dallas has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 56,000 people named Dallas are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dallas alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dallas in 2025?
- Dallas ranks #238 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,475 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dallas most popular?
- Dallas peaked in 1995, reaching #214 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dallas with classmates?
- Dallas will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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