Dallas is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1276 in 2025 with 22 recorded births. This places Dallas in the top 21% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 22 births ranking #1276. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 12,361 boys born was named Dallas. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Dallas is a surname and place-name style name with a broad, modern American feel. Its exact older root is less important in current use than its strong place-name familiarity and sleek sound.
The name gained most of its modern visibility through the Texas city and wider place-name naming culture. As a first name, it feels urban, current, and distinctly American.