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Summary

Dallas is a Scottish name that means 'field' or 'meadow'. It has evolved from historical forms like Dalas to its current form. The name is now associated with urban culture and has gained popularity in the United States since the mid-19th century, particularly linked to the city of Dallas, Texas. There is no significant biblical relevance to the name.

The name Dallas is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dallas has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dallas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 273rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 374th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 418th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 303rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 334th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 271st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1282nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1394th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1826th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1783rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 887th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1053rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 622nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dallas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.