gender neutral
Dallas
skilled, wise
About Dallas
Dallas evokes wide-open spaces and a sense of adventure, bringing geographical flavor to personal identity. This name carries an inherently bold, confident character that suggests independence and strength. The double-L construction gives Dallas a solid, grounded feeling while the ending softens it just enough to remain approachable. It's a name that transcends its place-name origins to become a distinctive personal identifier. Dallas has versatility in style—it can feel rugged and outdoorsy or sophisticated and urban depending on context. The name's two-syllable rhythm creates a satisfying balance, neither too short nor too long. Parents choosing Dallas often appreciate its American heritage and pioneering spirit without it feeling regionally limited. The name ages well, working equally for a toddler, teenager, or adult professional. Dallas offers built-in conversation starters, as people naturally ask about the connection to the city, allowing your child opportunities to share their unique story.
Popularity of the Name Dallas
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #383 | ||
| 1881 | #325 | ||
| 1882 | #334 | ||
| 1883 | #406 | ||
| 1884 | #417 | ||
| 1885 | #402 | ||
| 1886 | #340 | ||
| 1887 | #425 | ||
| 1888 | #332 | ||
| 1889 | #295 | ||
| 1890 | #304 | ||
| 1891 | #283 | ||
| 1892 | #342 | ||
| 1893 | #351 | ||
| 1894 | #369 | ||
| 1895 | #319 | ||
| 1896 | #357 | ||
| 1897 | #307 | ||
| 1898 | #364 | ||
| 1899 | #364 | ||
| 1900 | #344 | ||
| 1901 | #337 | ||
| 1902 | #356 | ||
| 1903 | #300 | ||
| 1904 | #323 | ||
| 1905 | #317 | ||
| 1906 | #321 | ||
| 1907 | #305 | ||
| 1908 | #319 | ||
| 1909 | #300 | ||
| 1910 | #322 | ||
| 1911 | #399 | ||
| 1912 | #319 | ||
| 1913 | #374 | ||
| 1914 | #345 | ||
| 1915 | #319 | ||
| 1916 | #334 | ||
| 1917 | #337 | ||
| 1918 | #306 | ||
| 1919 | #323 | ||
| 1920 | #306 | ||
| 1921 | #292 | ||
| 1922 | #289 | ||
| 1923 | #299 | ||
| 1924 | #319 | ||
| 1925 | #298 | ||
| 1926 | #276 | ||
| 1927 | #276 | ||
| 1928 | #292 | ||
| 1929 | #278 | ||
| 1930 | #291 | ||
| 1931 | #271 | ||
| 1932 | #269 | ||
| 1933 | #269 | ||
| 1934 | #270 | ||
| 1935 | #269 | ||
| 1936 | #283 | ||
| 1937 | #270 | ||
| 1938 | #219 | ||
| 1939 | #230 | ||
| 1940 | #247 | ||
| 1941 | #252 | ||
| 1942 | #273 | ||
| 1943 | #275 | ||
| 1944 | #291 | ||
| 1945 | #304 | ||
| 1946 | #331 | ||
| 1947 | #330 | ||
| 1948 | #320 | ||
| 1949 | #351 | ||
| 1950 | #331 | ||
| 1951 | #329 | ||
| 1952 | #336 | ||
| 1953 | #328 | ||
| 1954 | #356 | ||
| 1955 | #351 | ||
| 1956 | #363 | ||
| 1957 | #406 | ||
| 1958 | #408 | ||
| 1959 | #413 | ||
| 1960 | #429 | ||
| 1961 | #430 | ||
| 1962 | #424 | #228 | |
| 1963 | #425 | ||
| 1964 | #437 | #246 | |
| 1965 | #432 | ||
| 1966 | #441 | #232 | |
| 1967 | #456 | #222 | |
| 1968 | #437 | #230 | |
| 1969 | #449 | #258 | |
| 1970 | #430 | #203 | |
| 1971 | #437 | #232 | |
| 1972 | #451 | #217 | |
| 1973 | #468 | #222 | |
| 1974 | #470 | #203 | |
| 1975 | #420 | #165 | |
| 1976 | #428 | #261 | |
| 1977 | #431 | #191 | |
| 1978 | #359 | #192 | |
| 1979 | #316 | #168 | |
| 1980 | #298 | #168 | |
| 1981 | #326 | #173 | |
| 1982 | #348 | #247 | |
| 1983 | #377 | ||
| 1984 | #338 | ||
| 1985 | #339 | #283 | |
| 1986 | #352 | ||
| 1987 | #348 | #317 | |
| 1988 | #352 | ||
| 1989 | #380 | ||
| 1990 | #391 | #190 | |
| 1991 | #352 | #315 | #223 |
| 1992 | #299 | #169 | #235 |
| 1993 | #246 | #311 | #173 |
| 1994 | #222 | #153 | #182 |
| 1995 | #214 | #164 | #166 |
| 1996 | #234 | #164 | #211 |
| 1997 | #248 | #173 | #206 |
| 1998 | #286 | #162 | #237 |
| 1999 | #303 | #180 | #216 |
| 2000 | #309 | #151 | #242 |
| 2001 | #321 | #180 | #243 |
| 2002 | #340 | #150 | #263 |
| 2003 | #384 | #186 | #308 |
| 2004 | #357 | #196 | #356 |
| 2005 | #362 | #282 | #382 |
| 2006 | #351 | #287 | #355 |
| 2007 | #339 | #223 | #306 |
| 2008 | #332 | #179 | #348 |
| 2009 | #338 | #304 | #343 |
| 2010 | #319 | #169 | #358 |
| 2011 | #326 | #180 | #353 |
| 2012 | #321 | #159 | #348 |
| 2013 | #301 | #130 | #403 |
| 2014 | #270 | #184 | #298 |
| 2015 | #255 | #157 | #310 |
| 2016 | #296 | #211 | #343 |
| 2017 | #260 | #239 | #349 |
| 2018 | #286 | #446 | #339 |
| 2019 | #283 | #446 | #311 |
| 2020 | #269 | #367 | #329 |
| 2021 | #270 | #284 | #418 |
| 2022 | #253 | #373 | #311 |
| 2023 | #252 | #352 | |
| 2024 | #243 | #342 | #360 |
| 2025 | #238 | #354 | #352 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Dallas
Names Similar to Dallas
Nicknames for Dallas
- Dal
- Dally
- Las
- D
Famous People Named Dallas
| Dallas Cowboys | American football team |
| Dallas Keuchel | American baseball player |
| Dallas Roberts | American actor |
| Dallas Clark | American football player |
| Dallas Jenkins | American filmmaker |
| Dallas Willard | American philosopher |
| Dallas Austin | American songwriter |
| Dallas Braden | American baseball player |
| Dallas Smith | Canadian country singer |
| Dallas Drake | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Dallas Page | American professional wrestler |
| Dallas Hartwig | American author and nutritionist |
| Dallas Green | Canadian politician |
| Dallas Stars | American ice hockey team |
| Dallas Seavey | American dog musher |
| Dallas McCarver | American bodybuilder |
| Dallas Taylor | American actor |
Characters Named Dallas
| Dallas Winston | from "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton |
| Dallas Grimes | from "The Walking Dead" TV series |
| Dallas Royce | from "Suburgatory" TV series |
| Dallas Roberts | from "Magic City" TV series |
| Dallas Howard | from "Transformers" film series |
| Dallas Riedesel | from "The Kingkiller Chronicle" by Patrick Rothfuss |
| Dallas Genoard | from "Baccano!" anime and light novel series |
| Dallas Barr | from "Gone" by Michael Grant |
| Dallas McCoy | from "The Punisher" comic series |
| Dallas Flynt | from "BioShock Infinite" video game |
| Dallas Drake | from "My Life as a Teenage Robot" TV series |
| Dallas Archer | from "Grand Theft Auto V" video game |
| Dallas Booker | from "The Umbrella Academy" TV series |
| Dallas Buyers Club | from the film "Dallas Buyers Club" |
| Dallas Thompson | from "The X-Files" TV series |
| Dallas Legendre | from "True Blood" TV series |
| Dallas Grady | from "Alias" TV series |
| Dallas Frost | from "Justice League" comic series |
| Dallas Johnson | from "The Sopranos" TV series |