Dahlia
5 countries#215 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dahlia was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
19,359 births recorded 1890–2025 · currently #215 · peaked in 2025 with 1,420 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,301 births recorded 1904–2022 · currently #683 · peaked in 2017 with 86 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Val-d'Oise, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
668 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #297 · peaked in 2021 with 89 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
586 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #509 · peaked in 2021 with 81 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
74 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #301 · peaked in 2024 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
8 births recorded 2021–2025 · currently #290 · peaked in 2025 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dahlia’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #988 | — |
| 2007 | #803 | ↑185 |
| 2008 | #747 | ↑56 |
| 2009 | #661 | ↑86 |
| 2010 | #650 | ↑11 |
| 2011 | #539 | ↑111 |
| 2012 | #523 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #440 | ↑83 |
| 2014 | #445 | ↓5 |
| 2015 | #412 | ↑33 |
| 2016 | #386 | ↑26 |
| 2017 | #392 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #412 | ↓20 |
| 2019 | #372 | ↑40 |
| 2020 | #354 | ↑18 |
| 2021 | #310 | ↑44 |
| 2022 | #279 | ↑31 |
| 2023 | #253 | ↑26 |
| 2024 | #241 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #215 | ↑26 |
Frequently asked questions about Dahlia
Is Dahlia a popular name?
Yes — Dahlia currently ranks #215 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dahlia more common for boys or girls?
Dahlia is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dahlia most popular?
Dahlia peaked in 2025 in United States, with 1,420 recorded births that year.
Is Dahlia rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dahlia’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1338 in 1890 to #215 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dahlia?
At least 21,328 babies have been recorded with the name Dahlia across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dahlia popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dahlia appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dahlia?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dahlia include Arabella, Lennon, Selah, Saylor.
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