Rising since 1987, #215 for girls today.
Popularity of Dahlia since 1890
Babies named Dahlia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 141 |
| 1920s | 228 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 151 |
| 1950s | 266 |
| 1960s | 307 |
| 1970s | 442 |
| 1980s | 390 |
| 1990s | 839 |
| 2000s | 2,428 |
| 2010s | 7,012 |
| 2020s | 6,996 |
Meaning & origin
Dahlia is a floral name that has bloomed steadily in popularity. First recorded in the United States in 1890, it reached its peak rank of 215 in 2025, with a one-in-1132 frequency among girls. The name has been on a rising trajectory since 1987, gaining favor particularly in Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C. Its consistent appeal lies in its elegant sound and botanical roots, making it a perennial favorite without ever becoming overly common.
Dahlia is a flower name taken from the genus Dahlia, named by Spanish botanist Antonio José Cavanilles in 1791 to honor Anders Dahl, a Swedish botanist and student of Carl Linnaeus. The flower is native to Mexico and Central America, but the name came into English use in the 19th century. It gained popularity in the United States in the early 1900s and has been a consistent choice for girls, with a current rank of 215 in 2025.
Where Dahlia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dahlia” around the world
Where Dahlia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
#84
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dolly, Dahl
Sibling names for Dahlia
Names that share Dahlia's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Dahlia
Names whose popularity has moved with Dahlia's over the last 50 years.
