Dallis
Dallis is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley dwelling or meadow dwelling.
Origin and history
Dallis is a variant spelling of Dallas, originating as an English and Scottish habitational surname derived from place names meaning 'meadow dwelling'. While historically more common as a surname or feminine variant, it is occasionally used as a masculine given name in the United States. It offers a modern, place-name aesthetic with a unique spelling.
Popularity in the United States
939 babies in the United States have been named Dallis since 1880. It ranks #3740 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- NC (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 50 |
| 1920-1930 | 98 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 135 |
| 2000-2010 | 97 |
| 2010-2019 | 114 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Fun facts
- Dallis is a less common orthographic variant of the surname and given name Dallas.
- The name ultimately derives from Scottish Gaelic and Old English elements referencing a valley or meadow settlement.