boy name
Dallas
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#238 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Dallas in the US, 1880–2025
Dallas first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 1,475 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,475.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dallas popular?
Near its peak Dallas is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 8,224 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,995 | |
| 2000s | 8,651 | |
| 1990s | 10,443 | |
| 1980s | 5,653 | |
| 1970s | 3,659 | |
| 1960s | 3,236 | |
| 1950s | 4,064 | |
| 1940s | 4,358 | |
| 1930s | 4,237 | |
| 1920s | 3,768 | |
| 1910s | 1,971 | |
| 1900s | 413 | |
| 1890s | 297 | |
| 1880s | 234 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas a boy or a girl name?
Dallas is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Dallas a popular name right now?
Dallas is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Dallas?
In 2025, Dallas ranked #238 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dallas most popular?
Dallas was most popular in 2025, when about 1,475 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.