Dallas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #621 in 2016 with 482 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 551 births ranking #562. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 3,675 girls born was named Dallas. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.