Dallas is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #657 in 2024 with 444 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 551 births ranking #562. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 3,633 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.