Dallas
Dallas is a unisex name of Scottish origin meaning “from the dale, meadow dwelling.” It ranked #438 in the United States in 2025. A Scottish place-name meaning meadow dwelling that became a popular Texas city.
how do you pronounce Dallas?
DAL-us
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what does Dallas mean?
The name Dallas means “from the dale, meadow dwelling.” It comes from the Scottish language tradition.
A Scottish place-name meaning meadow dwelling that became a popular Texas city. As a given name it carries an American frontier spirit.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #438 |
| 2023 | #433 |
| 2022 | #428 |
| 2021 | #420 |
| 2020 | #412 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Dallas?
- Dallas Cowboys (team)
- Dallas Green
what names are similar to Dallas?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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