Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dahlia.
National Rank (2025)
#215
All-Time Peak Rank
#215 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
19,359
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Dahlia Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Dahlia
According to SSA data, Dahlia achieved its highest historical rank of #215 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,420 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 82.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dahlia scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+82.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,420Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
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
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDah-lia
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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