Dallas is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #243 in 2024 with 1,448 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,475 births ranking #238. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 12.2%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,185 boys born was named Dallas. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.