How Many People Are Named Dally?

Complete statistics for the name Dally: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dally
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Dally means 'playful' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 1,052,142 Americans have this name, making it very unique. The majority of people named Dally are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~1,590
Living in US
1 in 208,459
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Playful
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Energetic Fun-loving Adventurous
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are known for their humanitarian spirit and generosity.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,008
Worldwide Bearers
#57,436
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
5,464
🇮🇳 India
1,217
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,184
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
1,138
🇮🇩 Indonesia
525
🇺🇸 United States
244
🇸🇳 Senegal
180
🇨🇴 Colombia
140
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
111
🇨🇲 Cameroon
90

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
314 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
306
Would be under 30 (97%)
10
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 316 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dally Through the Generations

Dally has seen a rise in popularity since its peak in 2018 when 23 babies were given this name. Today, there are 314 people named Dally living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This indicates that Dally is a modern name embraced by new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 23

✨ Similar Names to Dally

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dally's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Dally

How Many People Have the Name Dally?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,590 people in the United States currently share the name Dally. That works out to roughly 1 in every 208,459 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dally a Common or Rare Name?

Dally is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dally Mean?

Dally means "playful" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dally in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dally Most Popular?

The name Dally reached peak popularity in 2018, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dally?

Approximately 1,590 people named Dally live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,590. That works out to roughly 1 in 208,459 Americans.

Is Dally a rare name?

Dally is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 208,459 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dally mean?

Dally means "playful" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Dally more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dally are male and 100% are female.

When was Dally most popular?

Dally peaked in 2018 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,590
All-Time Births1,590
1 in X1 in 208,459
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2018
World Rank#57,436
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.