Dally
Every Dally since 1995 — 344 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dally
Dally is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,794 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 344 American babies have been named Dally. Its peak came in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dally stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dally year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,794 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,663 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,596 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,679 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,358 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,075 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,108 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,497 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,100 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,022 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,790 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,156 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,446 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,496 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,296 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,481 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,878 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,865 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,265 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,845 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,607 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,586 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,284 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,019 |
| 2001 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 5 | #13,927 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dally in 2025?
Dally ranked #4,794 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dally?
344 babies have been named Dally in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dally most popular?
Dally peaked in 2025, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Dally a boy or girl name?
Dally is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dally rising or falling?
Dally is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.