Dallas name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Scottish and Old English

Usage: English

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dallas

d(al)-las

Meaning: Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows and Meadow Stance

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What does Dallas mean?
Variations of Dallas
Middle Names for Dallas
How popular is Dallas?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Dallas
Sibling Names for Dallas
Famous People Named Dallas
Lists having Dallas

What does Dallas mean?

Acclaimed and Ceaseless Dallas came from Scottish and Old English, meaning of Dallas is "Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows or Meadow Dwelling Resting Place" used for both boys and girls is used prevalently in English.

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How do I pronounce Dallas?

Two syllabled Dallas is most commonly pronounced as d(al)-las.

Variants of Dallas

Dalisha, Dilys, Dalice, Dilis, Dilwen

Names that rhyme with Dallas

How popular is the name Dallas?

Dallas was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 74299 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 1995, 1412 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 214th position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 260 years but still dominating the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names a whooping 139 times

Dallas is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 37 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 217 babies in England and Wales have been named Dallas. The name is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. But Dallas is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 6000 have the name.

At least, 70000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	252	1375	615	482
2022	253	1346	645	454
2021	270	1280	634	464
2020	270	1258	631	458
2019	283	1227	597	508
2018	286	1228	630	471
2017	260	1398	577	521
2016	296	1224	621	480
2015	255	1417	561	551
2014	270	1364	580	523

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Dallas in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	11	5	6	5
	15	25	4	5
	15	4	4	5
	17	0	4	0

What numbers say about Dallas?

You are born to boss around or teach people how to be independent and fair, something like a motivational speaker or a lawyer. You love your freedom and respect other people's freedom too. Instead of talking about your dreams and goals, you prefer to realize them and focus on even greater goals after. When it comes to your personal life, you prefer to keep it private. You never get tired from trying to be better than you were yesterday.

Other names similar to Dallas, for soon-to-be-parents

Audra - Durable and Preeminent Audra substantially is used in English is rooted from Old English and Lithuanian, a gender insensitive name, meaning of Audra is "Honorable, Nobility or Noble". Prominent name Audra reached 484th position on the list of baby girl names in 1987 in United States
Preston - Meaning of Preston is The Priest's Village, Priest's Settlement or Priest Town is originated from Old English and is used largely in English is used for both boys and girls
Ahmed - Cherished Ahmeds origin is Arabic, meaning of Ahmed is "One of Many Names of the Prophet Muhammad, Price or Lobeswürdigste or Prophet Name" which is principally used in English and Danish is aimed at both genders
Minor - Frequently Used and All time favorite unisex name Minor means "Smallest One", used particulary in Norwegian and Swedish is of English and Latin origin
Delaney - Renowned Delaney has its origin in Celtic and Old French is used as a unisex name, Delaney means "From the Alder Grove" is prevalently used in English

Middle names for Dallas

We've compiled a list of the flying high and sought-after middle names for Dallas below.

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Sibling Names for Dallas

If you're looking for a strong and unique name for your little one, Dallas might just be the perfect choice. It's a unisex name that can work for both boys and girls, and it has a certain charm that sets it apart from more common monikers. If you're considering Dallas as your baby's name, here are some great sibling names to pair it with.

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Famous people named Dallas

Dallas B. Phemister, American surgeon and researcher
Dallas Shirley, basketball referee
Dallas Townsend, Dallas S. Townsend, Jr
Dallas Walker Smythe, political activist and researcher
Dallas West, American pool player and was inducted into the Billiards Congress of America Hall of Fame
Dallas Willard, American philosopher also
Dallas Crane, triple ARIA Award nominated Australian alternative rock band
Dallas Clark, former American football tight end
Dallas Austin, American record producer, songwriter, musician
Dallas Green, American pitcher
Dallas McPherson, American former professional baseball third baseman
Dallas Green, musical artist
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, are the National Football League cheerleading squad representing the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Drake, Canadian former professional ice hockey winger
Dallas Eakins, retired American-Canadian ice hockey defenceman
Dallas H. Cook, United States Marine
Dallas Stoudenmire, American Old West gunfighter and lawman
Dallas Smith, former National Hockey League defenceman
Dallas Holm, singer-songwriter of Christian music
Dallas Superstars, duo of Finnish record producers
Dallas Smith, Canadian rock and country singer-songwriter
Dallas Brooks, British military commander
Dallas Adams, English actor noted for his television performances
Dallas Comegys, American former professional basketball player
Dallas McIlwain, Australian rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs club
Dallas Ward, American football, basketball
Dallas Johnson, Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 2000s and 2010s
Dallas Winds, professional concert band based in Dallas, Texas
Dallas Taylor, Dallas Woodrow Taylor Jr
Dallas Eliuk, former goaltender and assistant coach
Dallas Lore Sharp, American author and university professor,
Dallas Moir, Maltese-born Scottish former cricketer
Dallas Long, retired American track and field athlete
Dallas Buck, former Minor League Baseball player and former All-American baseball pitcher
Dallas Sartz, former American football linebacker
Dallas Page, cricketer
Dallas Baker, former American football wide receiver
Dallas McKennon, American actor and voice actor
Dallas Braden, former American professional baseball pitcher
Dallas Roberts, American actor
Dallas Kruse, producer of Suburban Legends' 2007 Japan-only album 'Dance Like Nobody's Watching: Tokyo Nights', an extended version of their 2006 EP release; their 2007 album
Dallas Hickman, former American football defensive end
Dallas John Baker, Australian writer and academic noted for poetry
Dallas Chandler in Ballet of Blood as Actress
Dallas Malloy in The ABCs of Death as Actress
Dallas D'Amour in Tits a Wonderful Life as Actress
Dallas Anderson played the leading role of John Steel in 1920 romance film The Edge of Youth.
In 1996 film, Bible Madness, Dallas Munroe portrayed Roger Bunyan.
In 1914, Dallas Tyler characterized the role of Mrs. John Gale in drama movie The Toll of Love.
Dallas Barnett, from 2014 action and crime flick Contract Killers, who portrayed the Dorio.
Dallas G. Austin portrayed minor character of Quiet Earp in 1995 comedy flick Takin' It Off Out West.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames

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