Dahlia
Dahlia is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Dahl's flower; named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl.
Origin and history
Dahlia is a botanical name derived from the flower, which was named in honor of the Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The flower itself is native to Mexico and Central America, symbolizing elegance and dignity. In the United States, the name has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
19,359 babies in the United States have been named Dahlia since 1880. It ranks #1084 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #266.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- TX (12.1 %)
- NY (7.9 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 19 |
| 1900-1910 | 16 |
| 1910-1920 | 141 |
| 1920-1930 | 228 |
| 1930-1940 | 124 |
| 1940-1950 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 266 |
| 1960-1970 | 307 |
| 1970-1980 | 442 |
| 1980-1990 | 390 |
| 1990-2000 | 839 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,428 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,012 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,996 |
Famous people named Dahlia
- Dahlia Ravikovitch: Poet, Translator
- Dahlia Lithwick: Journalist, Lawyer
Nicknames
Lia, Dee
Fun facts
- The genus Dahlia was named in 1791 by Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles to honor Anders Dahl.
- The dahlia flower was declared the national flower of Mexico in 1963.