How old is someone named Dallas?
The average Dallas is 28 years old.
Half of all living Dallases are between 10 and 38.
When was Dallas popular?
Most of the Dallases in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2015 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 492 | 0 |
| 1910s | 2,234 | 0 |
| 1920s | 4,144 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,549 | 620 |
| 1940s | 4,669 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 4,438 | 3,000 |
| 1960s | 3,530 | 2,900 |
| 1970s | 4,234 | 3,800 |
| 1980s | 6,673 | 6,300 |
| 1990s | 13,670 | 13,000 |
| 2000s | 10,681 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 16,262 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 10,950 | 11,000 |
How many Dallases are still alive?
About 69,000 Dallases are alive in the US today. That's 80% of the roughly 87,000 babies named Dallas since 1880.
Most Dallases ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Dallas?
About one in three living Dallases are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Dallas an old name?
Not really. Dallas is younger than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dallas will be 33 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Dallas a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 79% of living Dallases are men, and 21% are women.
The women average 22 and the men 29.
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Dallas's name twin is Houston. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Houston's age curve is the closest match to Dallas's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Dallas
How old is the average Dallas?
The average Dallas in the US is 28 years old. The median is 24, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dallas?
About 69,000 Dallases are alive in the US today, out of roughly 87,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Dallas most popular?
In 2015, when about 2,000 baby boys were named Dallas.
Is Dallas a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 34% of living Dallases, but the name spans several generations.
Is Dallas a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 79% of living Dallases are men, and 21% are women. The women average 22 and the men 29.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this