Dallas’ Top Baby Names, Revealed

Choosing a baby name is a momentous decision for parents, it requires careful consideration, and one needs to keep in mind that the chosen name will last a lifetime. When choosing a name, you should start with a list, pick names that you find are interesting or unique and ones that you have always loved. Next, consider the baby's gender. Normally, girls and boys have different names however, it has become more common to choose unisex names. According to statistics, there were 35,546 live births in Dallas in 2021. For women aged 15 to 44, the fertility rate was 62.9 per 1,000. These names have become more popular in the United States over the past few years both in terms of ranking and actual numbers (per million). In this article, we will uncover Dallas's top baby names for 2023.

Dallas Top Baby Girl Names

When choosing your baby girl's name,, you should think about how popular the name is, whether it is difficult to spell, whether it will suit her personality, and if there are any cute nicknames you could use. Let’s take a look at Dallas's top baby girl names.

Luxury

The name Luxury is of Latin origin and means “opulence, extravagance” a state of enjoyment for high-quality things. Names with a similar sound include Liberty, Laken, Lahari, Landry, and Lail. If you are looking for some inspiration for a sibling name we recommend Ladon, Lars, Larry, and Larson for boys and Laara, Lalia, and Laetitia for girls. Furthermore, cute nicknames for the name Luxury include Lulu, Luxy, and Lux. Additionally, since 1880 there have been <100 people named Luxury in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 8
• 2020: 7
• 2021: 10
• 2022: 20

Rank over time

• 2019: 11,982
• 2020: 12,913
• 2021: 9,992
• 2022: 6,087

Maeve 

Maeve is a beautiful, unique name and is of Irish origin it means “she who rules” or “intoxicating.” Irish mythology enthusiasts will recognize the name as the Goddess of Love and Desire and the Queen of Connacht. It is spelled “Medb” in Old Irish and means purple flower in Latin. It was not a common name until the late 1990s, and less than 200 babies per million were given the name Maeve between 1980 and 1995. Furthermore, the name spiked in 2021, and over 2000 babies were given this wonderful name. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 18,000 people named Maeve in the United States.

Popularity and rank over time

Do you like the way Maeve sounds? Did you know that Kathryn Erbe, Chris O’Donnell, and Lili Taylor all named their daughters Maeve? These captivating names sound quite similar to each other. Maeva, Mave, Maeven and Mahveen. Additionally, if you are looking for a sibling name that fits well with Maeve, Mavaalan or Mafu is a wonderful choice for boys, and Maeva and Maivelyn are cute names for girls. Moreover, some cute nicknames that go well with Maeve are Mae, Vee, and Evie.

Notable People With the Name Maeve

• Maeve Kinkead: American actress, poet, and writer
• Maeve Dermody: An Australian UK-based actress
• Maeve Binchy: An Irish author
• Maeve Higgins: Irish comedian

Eloise

The name Eloise is of English, French, and German origin; it may have originated from the Old German name Helewidis. Additionally, in French, it means “wide” and “healthy” while in German it means “famous warrior.” The name Eloise has become more common in the United States, it ranked in the 100 most popular names in 2022. Additionally, since 1880 there have been 59, 000 people named Eloise in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

The popularity of this name has been growing since the 2000s.

• 2019: 1,896
• 2020: 1,959
• 2021: 2,528
• 2022: 2,872

Rank over time

• 2019: 149
• 2020: 137
• 2021: 109

Eloise sounds stylish and elegant but if you still need some motivation check out these names with a similar sound. Elisia, Elisabeth, Elicia, and Eloisa. Some popular sibling names for Eloise include Eleasar, Elazar, Elci, and, Ehlyson for boys and Elsabe, Elsbeth, Ellsa, and Elisia.

Notable People With the Name Eloise

• Eloise Baza: President of the Guam Chamber of Commerce
• Eloise Hughes Smith: Survivor of the Titanic 1912
• EloiseThe first dean of the School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina
• Eloise Worledge: An Australian girl who went missing in 1976

Aurelia

Aurelia is an attractive girl's name and is of Latin origin and means “the golden one.” This majestic name comes from the ancient Roman last name, Aurelius. It is commonly linked with the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, it is associated with wisdom, classic values, and intelligence. Furthermore, in 2021, it ranked as the 516^th most common girl's name in the United States and continues to grow. Furthermore, nicknames for Aurelia include Ari, Rory, Aura, Riley, Ella, and Rea. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 15, 000 people named Aurelia in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 452
• 2020: 568
• 2021: 592
• 2022: 490

Rank over time

• 2019: 643
• 2020: 528
• 2021: 516
• 2022: 639

Notable People With the Name Aurelia

• Aurelia Cotta: Julius Caesar’s mother
• Aurelia of Regensburg: A Roman Catholic saint, died in 1027
• Aurelia Dobre: Romanian gymnast
• Aurelia Plath:  mother of American poet Sylvia Plath

Isla

This exquisite baby girl's name is of Scottish origin. However, the name is derived from the word “Islay” and originates from an island located off the west coast of Scotland. There are also two rivers in Scotland with the same name. Over the past decade, this name has become increasingly popular in England and Wales. Furthermore, this name is popular among the royals, Queen Elizabeth II’s great-granddaughter's name is Isla Phillips. To further add to this, this name has become more common in the United States, and there were 5,514 babies per million named Isla in 2021. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 36, 000 people named Isla in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 4,404
• 2020: 4,564
• 2021: 5,514
• 2022: 5,255

Rank over time

• 2019: 56
• 2020: 45
• 2021: 31
• 2022: 36

Notable People With the Name Isla

• Isla Blair: British actress
• Ilsa Blomfield: Sanitary inspector and Australian nurse
• Isla Bryson: Scottish transgender criminal
• Isla Cameron: Scottish actress and singer

Dallas Top Baby Boy Names

When deciding on a name for your baby boy, consider the following factors: popularity, whether it is easy to spell, and adorable nicknames. Let’s look at the most popular boy name in Dallas for 2023.

Silas 

Silas is a Biblical and mythical name of English-Latin origin and means “prayed for or of the forest.” Last year, it reached its peak in popularity in the United States. In the Bible, Silas is found in Acts 15:22, when the church leaders chose him and Judas to join Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch after the Jerusalem council. Both Silas and Judas are described as prophets and motivational speakers. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 59, 000 people named Silas in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 3,551
• 2020: 3,628
• 2021: 3,863
• 2022: 3,908

Rank over time

• 2019: 107
• 2020: 100
• 2021: 91
• 2022: 87

Notable People With the Name Silas

• Silas House: American writer
• Silas Weir Mitchell: American actor
• Silas Wright: American politician and 14th governor of New York
• Silas Randall Timberlake: son of singer/actor Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Atticus

Atticus is a great choice for a boy’s name. This masculine name is of Greek Latin origin and means “from Attica”. It has a hip Roman vibe and the honorable, noble image of Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird. Popular nicknames include Ace, Addie, Attie, and Kit. Furthermore, if you are looking for a sibling name, Ezra and Alexander are great options for boys, and Harper and Lee are wonderful for girls. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 13,000 people named Atticus in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 1,094
• 2020: 1,110
• 2021: 1,295
• 2022: 1,259

Rank over time

• 2019: 308
• 2020: 300
• 2021: 266
• 2022: 274

Notable People With the Name Atticus

• Atticus Mitchell: Musician and actor.
• Atticus Shaffer: American actor.
• Atticus: Platonic philosopher.
• Herodes Atticus: Greek rhetorician.

Soren

This delightful boy’s name is of Danish origin and means “stern”. This name has become quite popular among parents in the United States. Trendy sibling names for boys include Sareen, Saran, Saransh, and Sareena for girls. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 9, 000 people named Soren in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 509
• 2020: 562
• 2021: 544
• 2022: 530

Rank over time

• 2019: 553
• 2020: 509
• 2021: 537
• 2022: 598

Notable People With the Name Soren

• Søren Kierkegaard: Danish philosopher
• Durga Soren: Indian politician
• Shibu Soren: Indian politician

Theodore

Theodore is a masculine boy's name that originated in Ancient Greece and means “gift of God.” It reached the top 10 for the first time in 2021 and ranked 6th in 2022. Furthermore, the feminine version of the name is Theodora, common nicknames include Theo, Ted, and Teddy. Popular sibling names for boys include Thad, Theodon, and Theodric, popular sibling names for girls are Thadine, Theoda, and Thayden. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 271,000 people named Theodore in the United States.

Notable People With the Name Theodore

• Theodore Roosevelt: 26^th president of the United States, statesman and naturalist
• Theodore Roethke: Poet
• Théodore Géricault: French painter

August

The name August is a unisex name that originates in German, Polish, and Scandinavian and means “one who is respected in society” and was given to Roman emperors. In 8 B.C., the Roman Senate renamed their Sextilis to Augustus in honor of Augustus Caesar. This name has become a popular choice since 2000, and common nicknames include Gusto, Augie, and Gus. Popular sibling names for boys include Augusto and Augston, and for girls, Agase and Acsah. Additionally, since 1880, there have been 58,000 people named August in the United States.

Popularity over time babies per million

• 2019: 2,377
• 2020: 2,423
• 2021: 3,133
• 2022: 3,403

Rank over time

• 2019: 167
• 2020: 155
• 2021: 121
• 2022: 109

Notable People With the Name August

• August Wilson: Poet and playwriter
• August Alsina: American singer-songwriter
• August Floyd: Author advocate for the arts

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