Gender: Unisex
Origin: Scottish, Old English
Meaning: Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows, Wise
Pronunciation: DAL-is, /ˈdæl.əs/, D AE L AH S
Popularity Rank: #10,993
Derived from the Old English words 'dæl' meaning valley, and 'hros' meaning horse. It could also be a reference to the city in Texas.
The name Dallas is of Scottish, Old English origin and means Waterfall Near the Field, The Valley Meadows, Wise, From the Waterfall, Meadow Stance, Place Name of a Village in North-eastern Scotland, Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Valley dweller or reference to the city in Texas. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dallas is commonly found in United States of America, Canada, South Africa, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DAL-is
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdæl.əs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AE L AH S
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Dallas is recorded 4,500 times globally, ranking it as the 10,993th most common name worldwide.
Dallas is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,927 occurrences, making it the 1,363th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Dallas is found among 1 in every 618 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,363 | 1 : 618 |
| Canada | #1,133 | 1 : 775 |
| South Africa | #5,076 | 1 : 8,345 |
| United Kingdom | #5,327 | 1 : 4,568 |
| Namibia | #801 | 1 : 2,043 |
| France | #14,166 | 1 : 20,698 |
| Nigeria | #9,666 | 1 : 19,994 |
| Italy | #17,434 | 1 : 23,187 |
| Algeria | #21,709 | 1 : 42,918 |
| Morocco | #21,179 | 1 : 35,100 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dallas from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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