Dallas is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2772 in 2024 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 9 births ranking #2615. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 28,667 girls 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.