Dallas

Meaning of Dallas

The name Dallas comes from a Scottish surname, meaning "from the meadow dwelling" or "from the dales." It refers to someone from a specific place.

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Popularity of Dallas

Dallas is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #238 in 2025 from #309 in 2000.

Dallas as a girl's name

Dallas is also used as a girl's name, currently ranked #687 in the US. This name comes from an Irish surname. It refers to someone who lived near a 'dale,' which is a valley or a low, flat area of land.

Notable people named Dallas

• Dallas Green
  Canadian musician, City and Colour
• Dallas Clark
  Former NFL Pro Bowl tight end
• Dallas Raines
  Los Angeles chief meteorologist
• Dallas Seavey
  Four-time Iditarod sled dog champion
• Dallas Taylor
  Musician, former Underoath vocalist

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Questions about the name Dallas

What does the name Dallas mean?

Dallas means the name dallas comes from a scottish surname, meaning "from the meadow dwelling" or "from the dales." it refers to someone from a specific place, and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Dallas a boy's or a girl's name?

Dallas is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Dallas?

In 2025, Dallas ranked #238 for boys, up from #243 the year before and #687 for girls, down from #657 the year before.

When was Dallas most popular?

Dallas peaked at #238 in 2025.