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Dallas is a unisex name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From a surname that could either be of Old English origin meaning ‘valley house’ or of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning ‘meadow dwelling’. A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George M." It ranked #238 for boys and #687 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from a surname that could either be of Old English origin meaning ‘valley house’ or of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning ‘meadow dwelling’. A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George M. The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Dallas ranked #238 for boys and #687 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States (boys) | 2025 | #238 | ssa-2025 |
| United States (girls) | 2025 | #687 | ssa-2025 |
United States, 2025: #238 (Social Security Administration)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dallas mean?
Dallas means "valley house", according to Behind the Name.
Is Dallas a popular name?
Dallas ranked #238 for boys and #687 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dallas a boy's or a girl's name?
Dallas appears in both the boys' and girls' SSA lists for 2025, so it is used for both.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dallas — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
